Mid-Level Litigation Associate

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 205,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health care

vision

dental

firm paid disability

firm paid life insurance

firm paid travel accident

retirement benefits

parental leave

adoption assistance

unlimited vacation

healthcare and flexible spending plans

commuter and transit plans

employee assistance program

long term care

pet insurance

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in Chicago seeks a mid-level litigation associate with 4–5 years of experience, including motions, depositions, discovery, and trial preparation. Illinois license required.

The base salary ranges from $205,000 to $220,000 with bonus potential up to $45,000; actual compensation based on experience. Benefits include health care, vision, dental, disability, life insurance, retirement, parental leave, adoption assistance, unlimited vacation, healthcare and flexible spending

Qualifications

• Minimum of four-to-five years of litigation experience.
• Experience preparing and arguing motions.
• Familiar with taking depositions and handling complex discovery and ESI.
• Strong research, writing and communication skills.
• Illinois license to practice required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and argue motions.
• Assist in taking depositions.
• Handle complex discovery and ESI.
• Prepare cases for trial.
• Research and draft briefs and motions.

Skills

Litigation experience

Motion practice

Depositions

Discovery & ESI

Brief drafting

Education

Illinois bar admission

Job description

At Dinsmore, our strength comes from our people. With more than 750 attorneys across 30+ offices nationwide, we are dedicated to building a dynamic, client-focused Firm recognized for excellence. Together we work to build a strong market profile, highlighting our capabilities to clients and attracting talented attorneys and business professionals who seek a supportive environment where they can thrive. Discover how you can grow with us at www.dinsmore.com.

Dinsmore has an immediate opportunity available for a mid-level litigation associate in our Chicago office. Candidates must have a minimum of four-five years of litigation experience, including experience preparing and arguing motions, assisting in the taking of depositions, handling complex discovery and ESI, preparing cases for trial, and must be well versed in researching and drafting briefs and motions. A license to practice in Illinois and familiarity with the Illinois state and federal court system is required. All candidates should have a strong academic background, and possess excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.

The base salary range for this position is $205,000 - $220,000 and up to $45,000 + in bonus potential. This is not inclusive of our full range, and actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. Benefits offered include:

• health care
• vision
• dental
• firm paid disability
• firm paid life insurance
• firm paid travel accident
• retirement benefits
• parental leave
• adoption assistance
• unlimited vacation
• healthcare and flexible spending accounts
• commuter and transit plans
• employee assistance program
• long term care
• pet insurance

*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.