Litigation Associate: High-Exposure Defense & Trial-Ready

Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with bonus

Significant courtroom and litigation経験

Collaborative team culture

Advancement opportunities

Flexible hybrid work environment

Job summary

Segal McCambridge, a nationally recognized litigation firm, seeks an Associate Attorney to join our General Liability and Complex Litigation team in Chicago. The role offers meaningful hands-on litigation experience, direct client exposure, and the opportunity to manage cases alongside respected trial lawyers in a collaborative setting.

This hybrid position requires an Illinois license with Indiana preferred, at least two years of civil defense litigation experience, and strong research,

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in Illinois required.
• Indiana license desirable.
• Minimum of 2 years of civil defense litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, motion practice, and advocacy skills.
• Experience handling depositions, discovery, client reporting, and case management.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active litigation caseload with partner guidance and support.
• Draft pleadings, motions, written discovery, and other filings.
• Take and defend depositions, appear in court, and participate in mediations/arbitrations.
• Handle day-to-day case strategy and client communication.
• Work on complex, high-stakes matters for national clients.
• Gain hands-on experience in all phases of litigation through trial and resolution.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Discovery management

Client communication

Time management

Job description

Segal McCambridge, a nationally recognized litigation firm, seeks an Associate Attorney to join our General Liability and Complex Litigation team in Chicago. The role offers meaningful hands-on litigation experience, direct client exposure, and the opportunity to manage cases alongside respected trial lawyers in a collaborative setting.

This hybrid position requires an Illinois license with Indiana preferred, at least two years of civil defense litigation experience, and strong research,