Litigation Attorney

Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd.; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A law firm in Belleville, Illinois is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to join its practice. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and bonus based on merit. The ideal candidate should have over 4 years of litigation experience and excellent skills in research, writing, and courtroom practices. Responsibilities will include case management, legal research, and drafting motions. The role allows for hybrid opportunities and requires an Illinois or Missouri license. A comprehensive benefits package is available.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of substantive experience in litigation.
• Strong academic qualifications.
• Willingness to obtain an additional state license if necessary.
• Courtroom experience (motion practice, hearings)
• Superior skills at drafting pleadings and motions

Responsibilities

• Assist with case management for litigation matters.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings and motions.
• Manage discovery and attend court hearings and depositions.
• Attend court hearings and depositions as needed

Skills

Excellent research and writing skills

Ability to manage complex discovery and litigation

Courtroom experience (motion practice, hearings)

Superior skills at drafting pleadings and motions

Excellent communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Illinois or Missouri law license

Job description

Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd. is seeking an experienced and highly motivated litigation attorney to join its litigation practice group. This is a shareholder track position that offers a competitive salary and bonus system based upon merit and productivity.

The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of substantive experience, to include:

• Excellent research and writing skills;
• Ability to manage complex discovery and litigation;
• Courtroom experience (motion practice, hearings);
• Superior skills at drafting pleadings and motions

The successful applicant will work collaboratively with our team on a broad spectrum of litigation matters, including personal injury, product liability, commercial litigation, construction litigation, employment law and worker’s compensation. Primary duties would include assisting with case management, conducting legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, and attending court hearings and depositions.

Excellent communication and writing skills are required, as well as strong academic qualifications. An Illinois or Missouri license is required, and the successful applicant must be willing to obtain the additional license if they do not already have both. Hybrid opportunities.

All responses will be kept in strict confidence. Please send your resume and salary requirements to: [e-mail].

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday