Law Firm
Chicago, IL
Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Chicago, IL
Attorney
1-5 yrs required
No
Job Title
Associate Attorney
Experience
1-5 years of litigation experience
Department
Legal
Law Firm in Chicago and St. Louis seeks Associate Attorneys to handle local and national accounts
Position Overview
• Hands-on role requiring strong case management skills, precision in legal writing, and professionalism in depositions and court hearings
• Must be hard-working, motivated, and capable of independent work
• Ideal candidates possess excellent analytical and critical reasoning skills, the ability to think strategically under pressure, and a client-focused mentality
Primary Responsibilities
• Independently manage a litigation caseload
• Review, analyze, and draft discovery requests
• Conduct depositions
• Prepare and argue motions
• Provide trial preparation and support
• Investigate facts
• Prepare witnesses for deposition and trial
• Attend court hearings and trials
• Maintain accurate time records
Candidate Requirements
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• 1-5 years of litigation experience
• Admitted to practice in Illinois (secondary admission to Missouri, Michigan, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, Texas, Washington, Oregon, or California bar preferred)
• Experience with motion practice and depositions
• Lead experience in plaintiff and expert depositions preferred
• Capable of independent work
• Highly organized and efficient
• Superior research and writing skills
• Ability to multi-task effectively
• Strong analytical skills
Compensation and Benefits Overview
• Salary range of $90,000-$120,000 (DOE)
• Additional bonus opportunities and other forms of compensation available
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plan, paid time off, parental leave, and more
Eligibility Requirements
• Specific eligibility criteria for compensation and benefits will be communicated during the hiring process
Application Requirements
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Salary expectations/requirements
• Writing sample
• Transcripts
• References
Equal Opportunity Workplace
• Law firm is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military status, or veteran status
• Firm prides itself on a team-based approach to litigation, offering a level of customer service, flexibility, and responsiveness not often found in larger firms
May 31, 2025
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