Litigation Associate (Jr-Level)

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 205,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

Job summary

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is assisting a premier Chicago law firm to recruit a junior Litigation Associate for its Chambers-ranked litigation practice. The role involves handling commercial litigation matters in trial and appellate courts across state and federal venues.

Ideal candidates will have 1–3 years of commercial litigation experience and outstanding academic credentials from a top law school. The position is based in Chicago with a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Exceptional academic credentials from a top 14 law school.

Responsibilities

• Assist with representing clients in commercial litigation matters in trial and appellate courts at federal and state level.
• Handle mediations, arbitrations, and dispute resolution proceedings.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Junior-level experience

Education

Top 14 law school

Job description

Litigation Associate (Jr-Level) - Premier Chicago Law Firm

We are working with a top mid-size Chicago law firm that has an active need for a junior litigator to join its leading litigation practice as an associate attorney. This group is Chambers-ranked and represents clients spanning a range of industries in state and federal courts, including cases before the U.S. Supreme court. Attorneys in this group handle banking and finance, employment, product liability, and class action defense matters.

• Named by Crain’s as one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago
• Gain hands-on experience working on sophisticated litigation matters
• Firm is dedicated to pro-bono work; supports over a dozen organizations across the Chicagoland area

Responsibilities

• Assist with representing clients in a variety of commercial litigation matters in trial and appellate courts at the federal and state level
• Handle mediations, arbitrations, and dispute resolution proceedings

Required Qualifications

• 1-3 years of commercial litigation experience
• Exceptional academic credentials from a top 14 law school Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $205,000 - $220,000.

About Us

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is Chicago’s leading legal search firm. We leverage more than 30 years of experience in the Chicago legal market to assist attorneys and paralegals seeking new opportunities and employers searching for top legal talent. Seniority level

• Seniority level Associate
• Employment type Full-time
• Job function Legal
• Industries Legal Services and Law Practice
• Medical insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance