Litigation Associate (IL Licensed) – Trial & Discovery

Cassiday Schade LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Job summary

Cassiday Schade LLP in Chicago seeks an associate attorney with up to three years of experience in any area of law. The successful candidate must be licensed to practice in Illinois and demonstrate strong legal research, analytical skills, and professional communication.

The role emphasizes collaboration within a team of over 100 attorneys who value integrity and professionalism. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, reviewing documents, conducting depositions, and participating in

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills are required.
• Proactively work independently and as part of a team.
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills, with poise in hearings.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, orders, discovery and legal memoranda.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery, conduct legal research, and take and defend depositions.
• Review client documents, draft case evaluations and prepare status report correspondence.
• Assist with and participate in mediations, pretrial settlement conferences and court appearances.
• Interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues and staff; and manage a substantive case load.
• Perform a variety of difficult and complex legal work with discretion and minimal direction.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Team player

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Lexis

MS Office

Job description

Cassiday Schade LLP in Chicago seeks an associate attorney with up to three years of experience in any area of law. The successful candidate must be licensed to practice in Illinois and demonstrate strong legal research, analytical skills, and professional communication.

The role emphasizes collaboration within a team of over 100 attorneys who value integrity and professionalism. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, reviewing documents, conducting depositions, and participating in