Litigation Associate - Hybrid/Remote, Early Trial Experience

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP; Belleville (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil litigation and trial firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Belleville, IL. The role involves significant responsibilities including depositions, pleadings, and court appearances. Ideal candidates are law school graduates with 1–5 years of experience, holding an Illinois law license and having strong legal research and writing skills. This position provides opportunities for hands-on training, mentorship, and offers flexible hybrid or remote arrangements. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Illinois law license.
• Demonstrate strong legal research and writing skills.
• Genuine interest in litigation and trial practice.

Responsibilities

• Taking and defending depositions.
• Drafting pleadings.
• Court appearances to present and defend client arguments.

Skills

Strong legal research and writing skills

Exceptional organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Illinois law license

Law school graduate

Job description

A civil litigation and trial firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Belleville, IL. The role involves significant responsibilities including depositions, pleadings, and court appearances. Ideal candidates are law school graduates with 1–5 years of experience, holding an Illinois law license and having strong legal research and writing skills. This position provides opportunities for hands-on training, mentorship, and offers flexible hybrid or remote arrangements. Salary is commensurate with experience.