Litigation Associate - Hybrid, Bonuses & Growth

Clyde & Co US LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Performance bonuses up to $2,000 per月

Student debt repayment - $250/month

Referral rewards

Mentorship & career growth

Wellbeing benefits

Parental leave

Global mobility program

Job summary

Clyde & Co US LLP in Chicago is seeking an associate with 2-6 years of strong litigation experience to join our Chicago office. The practice encompasses general liability, product liability, premises liability, and catastrophic injury cases.

The associate will manage a caseload, take and defend depositions, draft and respond to discovery, prepare motions, and handle pre-trial documents. The candidate must have excellent research and writing skills, be proactive and organized, and interact

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active Illinois bar admission
• Extensive litigation experience across general, product, premises and catastrophic injury cases
• Outstanding legal writing and research abilities

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 10-20 matters
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft and respond to discovery
• Prepare pre-trial and trial documents
• Draft pleadings and motions
• Attend hearings and argue motions
• Report to clients in a timely and professional manner

Skills

Deposition experience

Litigation

Drafting motions

Westlaw research

Client interaction

Organizational skills

Strong writing

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Illinois bar admission

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Clyde & Co US LLP in Chicago is seeking an associate with 2-6 years of strong litigation experience to join our Chicago office. The practice encompasses general liability, product liability, premises liability, and catastrophic injury cases.

The associate will manage a caseload, take and defend depositions, draft and respond to discovery, prepare motions, and handle pre-trial documents. The candidate must have excellent research and writing skills, be proactive and organized, and interact