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Pay: $140,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
Join a respected national law firm with a busy, growing litigation practice and a strong platform for long-term career growth.Work on complex business litigation matters in state and federal court with meaningful partner interaction and hands-on case responsibility.Build your courtroom, drafting, discovery, and client-management skills while supporting sophisticated civil litigation from inception forward.Step into a collaborative, professional environment that values excellence, integrity, client service, and strong legal judgment.Enjoy a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, 401(k)/profit sharing, paid time off, paid holidays, transportation allowance, employee assistance resources, and access to the Calm app.
Location: This is an on-site opportunity based in Chicago, Illinois, offering the chance to build your litigation career in one of the country's most active legal markets.
Note: Candidates must have 4+ years of complex litigation experience in state and federal courts, be licensed to practice law in Illinois, and be in good standing with the ARDC.
About Us
We are a full-service national law firm with a busy and growing litigation practice. Our team is known for high-quality client service, practical legal strategy, strong advocacy, and a collegial professional culture. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and other litigation documents in complex business and civil litigation matters.Appear in Illinois state court and federal court for hearings, conferences, and other litigation proceedings.Support partners throughout the full litigation lifecycle, including case assessment, strategy, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.Conduct legal research and draft persuasive written work product with accuracy, clarity, and strong legal analysis.Manage deadlines, priorities, client needs, and multiple active matters in a fast-paced litigation environment.Collaborate with partners, attorneys, clients, and internal teams to move matters forward efficiently and professionally.Meet or exceed monthly billable hour expectations while maintaining excellent quality and responsiveness.
Qualifications
4+ years of complex litigation experience in state and federal courts.Active Illinois law license and good standing with the ARDC required.Strong research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.Experience drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, and litigation correspondence.Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and partner priorities with sound judgment.Strong attention to detail, organization, professionalism, and client-service mindset.Ability to pass a background check as a condition of employment.
Why You Will Love Working Here
You will join a highly respected litigation team where your work matters, your development is supported, and your legal skills will continue to grow. We offer the structure and resources of a national platform with the hands-on experience, mentorship, and responsibility that ambitious litigation associates want. This is a strong opportunity for an Illinois-licensed attorney who wants sophisticated work, meaningful courtroom exposure, and a long-term path in business litigation.
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Benefits:
Dental insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insurance
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