Mid-Level Litigation Attorney — Ownership & Client Impact

The Cook Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Cook Group in Chicago is seeking a mid-level associate attorney with 3–6 years of civil litigation experience to take ownership of complex defense matters and interact directly with clients. You will work with seasoned litigators across our national platform on strategy, depositions, motions, and trial preparation, while mentoring junior attorneys and building durable client relationships.

This is a full-time, on-site role with meaningful growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and Illinois Bar admission.
• Approximately 3-6 years of civil litigation experience.
• Defense litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in asbestos, toxic tort, mass tort, product liability or other complex civil litigation valued.
• Demonstrated deposition and motion practice experience.
• Ability to independently manage cases or major components.
• Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines and priorities.
• Sound professional judgment and client-service commitment.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Develop case strategy with partners and clients.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, briefs, and memoranda.
• Take and defend fact, expert, and other depositions.
• Manage written discovery and discovery strategy.
• Appear at hearings, conferences, mediations, and court proceedings.
• Evaluate liability, damages, exposure, and resolution strategies.
• Communicate directly with clients, insurers, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Prepare detailed case evaluations, status reports, and recommendations.
• Play an active role in trial preparation and litigation strategy.
• Collaborate with attorneys across our national platform on multi-jurisdictional matters.
• Provide guidance and support to junior attorneys as appropriate.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Judgment

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

The Cook Group in Chicago is seeking a mid-level associate attorney with 3–6 years of civil litigation experience to take ownership of complex defense matters and interact directly with clients. You will work with seasoned litigators across our national platform on strategy, depositions, motions, and trial preparation, while mentoring junior attorneys and building durable client relationships.

This is a full-time, on-site role with meaningful growth opportunities.