Trial-Ready Civil Litigation Associate (Hybrid)

Orion Placement; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule after 90 days

Bonus opportunities

CLE support

Paid time off

Parental leave

Long-term advancement potential

Job summary

Confidential Employer in the Greater Chicago Area seeks an attorney with 3+ years of civil litigation experience to manage matters through all phases, draft pleadings, conduct discovery, and take depositions. You will work closely with experienced litigators and receive direct mentorship in a growing practice focused on sophisticated civil disputes.

Hybrid schedule after 90 days, a 1,700-hour annual billable requirement, a $10,000 sign-on bonus, and clear long-term advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of directly relevant civil litigation experience.
• Illinois Bar admission in good standing.
• Experience with commercial, business, contract, real estate, or complex probate disputes strongly preferred.
• Hands-on discovery, motion practice, deposition, and court appearance experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, organization, and client communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage responsibilities while collaborating effectively with a litigation team.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters through all phases of the case lifecycle.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other substantive legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and contribute directly to litigation strategy.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare clients, witnesses, and experts for hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Appear in court for hearings, motions, and other proceedings.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Collaborate closely with partners on commercial, contract, business, real estate, construction-related, probate, and other complex civil disputes.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Advocacy

Analytical skills

Job description

Confidential Employer in the Greater Chicago Area seeks an attorney with 3+ years of civil litigation experience to manage matters through all phases, draft pleadings, conduct discovery, and take depositions. You will work closely with experienced litigators and receive direct mentorship in a growing practice focused on sophisticated civil disputes.

Hybrid schedule after 90 days, a 1,700-hour annual billable requirement, a $10,000 sign-on bonus, and clear long-term advancement opportunities