Litigation Associate: Class Actions & Financial Matters

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Chicago is hiring a Litigation Associate Attorney. The role requires 2-3 years of experience in litigation to handle cases from inception to trial. Candidates should have a Juris Doctor degree, strong academic credentials, and a genuine interest in finance. Responsibilities include legal research, drafting pleadings, and managing discovery. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is necessary, along with good standing with the Illinois Bar.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of litigation experience, preferably in securities, commodities, and/or antitrust.
• Strong law school academic credentials or judicial clerkship experience.
• Genuine interest in a career at a law firm focusing on financial matters.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth factual and legal research to assess potential and newly filed class actions.
• Prosecute litigation from inception through trial, including drafting pleadings and managing discovery.
• Respond to dispositive motions and manage affirmative and responsive discovery.

Skills

Litigation experience

Research skills

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Work ethic

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Admission to the Illinois Bar

Job description

A law firm in Chicago is hiring a Litigation Associate Attorney. The role requires 2-3 years of experience in litigation to handle cases from inception to trial. Candidates should have a Juris Doctor degree, strong academic credentials, and a genuine interest in finance. Responsibilities include legal research, drafting pleadings, and managing discovery. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is necessary, along with good standing with the Illinois Bar.