Litigation Associate - Client-Facing Trial Prep & E-Discovery

Gould & Ratner LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gould & Ratner LLP in Chicago seeks a Mid-Level Associate for its Litigation Practice to research and write memoranda, draft complaints and motions, and handle discovery matters including e-discovery. The role includes taking depositions, trial preparation, and direct client interaction with opportunities for business development.

Ideal candidates have 3–7 years of litigation experience, strong writing and analytical skills, and are licensed in Illinois.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of litigation experience.
• Experience researching and writing legal memoranda.
• Experience drafting complaints, motions, and written discovery.
• Experience responding to discovery, including matters involving e-discovery.
• Experience taking depositions and preparing for trial.
• Experience with commercial litigation, including breach of contract, partnership disputes, trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duties, and fraud.
• Strong writing, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple work streams and produce exceptional work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Confidence and demeanor to assume individual responsibility for matters involving direct client interaction.
• Currently licensed in Illinois

Responsibilities

• Research and write legal memoranda.
• Draft complaints, motions, and written discovery.
• Respond to discovery, including e-discovery matters.
• Take depositions and prepare for trial.
• Gain direct client interaction and business development experience.
• Manage individual matters with significant responsibility.
• Work with the litigation team while handling multiple matters.

Skills

Litigation Experience

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Drafting Legal Documents

E-Discovery Management

Client Interaction

Time Management

Education

Licensed in Illinois

Job description

Gould & Ratner LLP in Chicago seeks a Mid-Level Associate for its Litigation Practice to research and write memoranda, draft complaints and motions, and handle discovery matters including e-discovery. The role includes taking depositions, trial preparation, and direct client interaction with opportunities for business development.

Ideal candidates have 3–7 years of litigation experience, strong writing and analytical skills, and are licensed in Illinois.