Litigation Associate: Lead Discovery, Depositions & Court Work

Lewis-Brisbois; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois in Chicago, IL is seeking a litigation associate attorney to join its office. The role covers employment law, class action/BIPA, and commercial litigation, with opportunity to handle a diverse range of matters.

The ideal candidate has 1–7 years of civil litigation experience, with experience managing discovery, strong research, brief writing, and oral advocacy skills. Admission to the Illinois Bar is required. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 1–7 years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience managing discovery.
• Strong research, brief writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Admission to the Illinois Bar is required.
• Willing to handle court appearances, depositions, motion practice, and case files independently.

Responsibilities

• Handle court appearances, depositions, and motion practice.
• Manage case files from intake to disposition.
• Research and draft briefs and documents for litigation matters.
• Advocate effectively in hearings and at depositions.

Skills

civil litigation

discovery management

research

brief writing

oral advocacy

court appearances

depositions

motion practice

case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Lewis Brisbois in Chicago, IL is seeking a litigation associate attorney to join its office. The role covers employment law, class action/BIPA, and commercial litigation, with opportunity to handle a diverse range of matters.

The ideal candidate has 1–7 years of civil litigation experience, with experience managing discovery, strong research, brief writing, and oral advocacy skills. Admission to the Illinois Bar is required. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.