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Belleville, IL, United States

Litigation Associate Attorney

Attorney

2-13 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking a skilled and motivated Litigation Associate Attorney to join their team in Belleville, IL. The candidate will work on a wide range of litigation matters, including personal injury, product liability, commercial disputes, construction litigation, employment law, and workers' compensation. The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of substantive experience in litigation, with strong research, drafting, and courtroom skills. The attorney will play a vital role in case management, discovery, and client representation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing a variety of litigation cases, including personal injury, product liability, commercial litigation, construction disputes, employment law, and workers' compensation.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research on case law, statutes, and legal precedents.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda with a focus on accuracy and detail.
• Handle complex discovery processes, including drafting discovery requests, responses, and managing document reviews.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and assist with trial preparation.
• Actively participate in motion practice and present arguments during hearings.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and support staff to ensure cases are managed effectively and deadlines are met.
• Maintain strong client relationships by providing regular case updates and professional advice.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Illinois or Missouri (Illinois license preferred).
• 3-7 years of substantive experience in litigation practice.
• Strong experience in handling discovery, legal research, drafting motions, and pleadings.
• Proven courtroom experience, including handling hearings and motion practice.

Skills

• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to manage complex litigation matters, including discovery and case preparation.
• Superior drafting skills, particularly with pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Strong oral advocacy and courtroom presentation skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a client-focused approach.

Certifications

• Active Illinois Bar license required (Missouri license accepted but not required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in personal injury, product liability, and employment law litigation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cases from inception to resolution, including trial preparation.

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