Litigation Attorney

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.
• Appear in court to present and defend client arguments.
• Communicate with carriers, clients, and opposing counsel.
• Multitask and manage time‑sensitive documents.
• Travel to courts across the Southern Illinois area as needed.

Skills

Strong legal research and writing skills

Exceptional organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Illinois law license

Law school graduate

Job description

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is a civil litigation and trial firm dedicated to providing associates with meaningful, hands‑on training and immediate practical experience. We are seeking law school graduates with 1–5 years of experience to join our Belleville, IL office as an Associate Attorney. Qualified candidates must hold an Illinois law license, demonstrate strong legal research and writing skills, and have a genuine interest in litigation and trial practice. This position offers an excellent opportunity for motivated attorneys to take on substantive legal work early in their careers while receiving mentorship and guidance from experienced trial lawyers.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Taking and defending deposition
• Propounding and responding to written discovery
• Drafting pleadings
• Court appearances to present and defend client arguments
• Communications with carriers, clients, and opposing counsel
• Multi‑tasking
• Managing time‑sensitive documents
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Travel as needed to courts across the Southern Illinois area

The position includes a broad spectrum of litigation matters including personal injury, product liability, labor and employment, professional liability, health care, and construction litigation. Any level of experience will be considered and salary will be commensurate with experience. Candidates must be members of the Illinois Bar and willing to obtain a Missouri license, if not already admitted.

We offer flexible hybrid or remote arrangements.

To apply, please submit your resume, writing samples, and unofficial law school transcript.

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA). We do not discriminate in employment based on age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Kindly note: Direct applicants only. This position does not accept recruiter candidates.
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