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

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

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Medical insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading Chicago law firm is seeking a junior litigation associate to join its Chambers-ranked practice. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in complex litigation across various industries, including work in state and federal courts. The firm is recognized for its commitment to pro-bono work and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with representing clients in commercial litigation matters.
• Handle mediations, arbitrations, and dispute resolution proceedings.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Exceptional academic credentials

Education

Top 14 law school degree

Job description

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

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

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Base pay range

$205,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr

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Owner and Co-President, McCormack Schreiber Legal Search

About the Position:

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.

Highlights:

· 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

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  Associate

Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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