Litigation Attorney

JurisTalent; Illinois; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JurisTalent seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney for a Chicago office role focusing on commercial transportation and handling all phases of litigation in federal and state courts.

The candidate will manage cases, draft pleadings and briefs, appear in court, and conduct strategic client communications while performing extensive legal research to support motions.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• Minimum 2 years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience in commercial transportation is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation cases, including motion practice, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Draft and review legal documents, pleadings, and briefs.
• Represent clients in court appearances, depositions, and mediations.
• Handle client communication, case strategy, and reporting.
• Conduct legal research to support case arguments and motions.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Case management

Motions practice

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Large, regional law firm is seeking a skilled and driven Litigation Associate Attorney to join their Chicago office. This Litigation Attorney will focus on commercial transportation and be involved in all aspects of litigation in federal and state courts.

Responsibilities:

• Manage litigation cases, including motion practice, discovery, and trial preparation
• Draft and review legal documents, pleadings, and briefs
• Represent clients in court appearances, depositions, and mediations
• Handle client communication, case strategy, and reporting
• Conduct legal research to support case arguments and motions

Qualifications:

• Must be licensed to practice law in Illinois
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience
• Experience working in commercial transportation preferred, but not required