Litigation Associate - Hybrid, Client-Facing Growth

Gould & Ratner LLP; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid role

10 days in-office policy per month

401k and profit sharing

Caregiver leave

In-office gym and wellness programs

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Job summary

Gould & Ratner LLP in Illinois seeks a Mid-Level Associate to join its Litigation Practice. Ideal candidate has 3–7 years of commercial litigation experience, including researching and writing memoranda, drafting complaints, motions, and written discovery, and handling e-discovery and depositions.

This role offers direct client interaction, significant responsibility on complex matters, and a hybrid remote/in-office schedule.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of litigation experience with memoranda, complaints, motions and discovery.
• Experience in commercial, real estate, employment, UCC and construction litigation.
• Strong writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Excellent time management with multiple work streams and tight deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team while handling matters with direct client interaction.
• Federal or state clerkship is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research and write legal memoranda and pleadings.
• Draft complaints, motions and discovery responses, including e-discovery.
• Take depositions and assist trial preparation.
• Maintain direct client interaction and contribute to business development.

Skills

Legal writing

Litigation skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Illinois Bar admission

Tools

e-discovery experience

Job description

Gould & Ratner LLP in Illinois seeks a Mid-Level Associate to join its Litigation Practice. Ideal candidate has 3–7 years of commercial litigation experience, including researching and writing memoranda, drafting complaints, motions, and written discovery, and handling e-discovery and depositions.

This role offers direct client interaction, significant responsibility on complex matters, and a hybrid remote/in-office schedule.