Staff Attorney - Litigation (Chicago)

MMM LEGAL GROUP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

life

long term disability

flexible spending

401K

Job summary

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP in Chicago is seeking a team-oriented Staff Attorney for our Litigation group. The candidate should have 5–8 years of litigation experience and will draft pleadings, manage complex discovery, and handle depositions and court appearances. Federal court experience is preferred.

Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending and 401K.

Qualifications

• At least 5–8 years of litigation experience.
• Drafting pleadings and dispositive motions.
• Assisting in management of complex discovery in large cases.
• Preparing for and participating in depositions and court appearances; federal court experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and dispositive motions for litigation matters.
• Manage complex discovery processes in large cases.
• Support attorneys in depositions, hearings, and court appearances.

Skills

Litigation experience

Research & writing

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• long term disability
• flexible spending
• 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 E-VERIFY.