Litigation Staff Attorney

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

401K

Job summary

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP in Chicago is seeking a Staff Attorney with 5–8 years of litigation experience to join our Litigation group. The role involves drafting pleadings and dispositive motions, and assisting in managing complex discovery in large cases.

The successful candidate will prepare for and participate in depositions and court appearances, with federal court experience preferred. Competitive compensation and a broad benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 5–8 years of litigation experience.
• Drafting pleadings and dispositive motions.
• Assisting in the management of complex discovery in large cases.
• Preparing for and participating in depositions and court appearances.
• Federal court experience preferred, strong academic and professional credentials, writing ability, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and dispositive motions.
• Assist in managing complex discovery in large cases.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions and court appearances.
• Federal court experience preferred.

Skills

Litigation experience

Federal court experience

Drafting pleadings

Depositions & court appearances

Job description

Overview

• The role encompasses drafting pleadings and dispositive motions.
• This position includes assisting in the management of complex discovery in large cases.
• Responsibilities involve preparing for and participating in depositions and court appearances.
• Federal court experience is preferred for this role.

Posting details

At Taft, we work as one team, driven and committed to helping our clients succeed. A full-service law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys and over 2,000 on our team, we have the collaborative approach, advanced technological resources, and depth of services that make us a preeminent law firm.

Taft is looking for a team-oriented Staff Attorney to join our Litigation group in the Chicago office.

Taft is seeking an attorney with at least 5-8 years of litigation experience, including: drafting pleadings and dispositive motions, assisting in the management of complex discovery in large cases, and preparing for and participating in depositions and court appearances (federal court experience is preferred). The ideal candidate will have excellent academic and professional credentials, superior research and writing ability, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication skills.

Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, and 401K. The salary range for this position is $175,000/yr. – $225,000/yr. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in

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