Senior Litigation Associate

Permanent Placements LLC; Muddy (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Student loan repayment assistance

Parental and personal leave programs

Mental health and employee assistance

Flexible spending and health savings

Formal mentoring and attorney growth

Continuing legal education

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC’s client, a nationally recognized law firm, seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate with 4+ years of experience to join its Consumer Financial Services & Government Litigation practice in Illinois. The role may be based in Belleville, Peoria, Springfield, or Southern Illinois with hybrid and remote flexibility.

You will represent financial institutions and other clients in state and federal court, handle single-plaintiff and class actions, and manage cases through

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school required.
• Active Illinois Bar admission and in good standing required.
• 4+ years of substantive litigation experience.
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, and court hearings.
• Federal court litigation experience preferred.
• Experience in complex commercial litigation, class actions, labor & employment, or government litigation valued.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to independently manage substantive litigation responsibilities.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong professional judgment and client service commitment.

Responsibilities

• Represent financial institutions and other clients in state and federal court litigation.
• Handle single-plaintiff and class action matters involving consumer financial services and related disputes.
• Manage cases through discovery, depositions, hearings, mediation, and resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery materials, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and analysis.
• Participate in depositions and mediation proceedings.
• Attend and assist with court hearings and other proceedings.
• Assist with appellate matters as appropriate.
• Develop litigation strategies in collaboration with partners and clients.
• Manage multiple matters and deadlines while maintaining high client service standards.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Case management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Our client, a nationally recognized law firm, is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate with 4+ years of experience to join its Consumer Financial Services & Government Litigation practice in Illinois. Associates will also have opportunities to support Labor & Employment and Healthcare practice groups.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigator seeking significant responsibility in state and federal court proceedings. The associate will support Attorneys based in Chicago in down state manners such as represent financial institutions and other sophisticated clients in individual and class litigation, appeals, consumer finance disputes, and related matters; government litigation; labor & employment matters; and potentially some healthcare.

The position may be based in Belleville, Peoria, Springfield, or Southern Illinois, with hybrid and remote flexibility depending on location and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent financial institutions and other clients in state and federal court litigation.
• Handle single-plaintiff and class action matters involving consumer financial services and related disputes.
• Manage cases through various stages of litigation, including discovery, depositions, hearings, mediation, and resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery materials, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and analysis.
• Participate in depositions and mediation proceedings.
• Attend and assist with court hearings and other proceedings.
• Assist with appellate matters as appropriate.
• Develop litigation strategies in collaboration with partners and clients.
• Manage multiple matters and deadlines while maintaining a high standard of client service.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Illinois Bar admission and good standing required.
• 4+ years of substantive litigation experience.
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, and court hearings.
• Federal court litigation experience preferred.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is particularly valuable:
• Complex Commercial Litigation
• Class actions
• Labor & Employment
• Government Litigation
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to independently manage substantive litigation responsibilities.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong professional judgment and commitment to client service.

Compensation

Estimated Illinois Base Salary: $140,000 – $200,000 annually.

Actual compensation will depend on experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and other relevant factors.

The position also provides multiple opportunities for additional compensation, including:

• Hours-based performance bonuses
• Billed-and-collected bonus opportunities
• Discretionary performance bonuses

Benefits & Professional Development

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits and professional development package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Parental and personal leave programs
• Mental health, wellness, and employee assistance resources
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Formal mentoring and attorney development programs
• Continuing legal education opportunities

Work Arrangement

• Locations: Belleville, Peoria, Springfield, or Southern Illinois
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid/remote flexibility
• Practice: Commercial Litigation: Consumer Financial Services & Government Litigation, Labor & Employment, and/or Healthcare