Litigation Associate Attorney

Pay

Pay: $ - $ per year

• Join a high-caliber litigation team known for complex, high-exposure trial and appellate work
• Get real stand-up experience in court and depositions while sharpening your strategy, writing, and advocacy
• Structured mentorship with both a senior associate and partner mentor assigned to you
• Ongoing learning: monthly CLE trainings plus biweekly Litigation Luncheons with the full attorney team
• Strong compensation upside with annual bonus opportunities, profit sharing, and regular feedback cycles
• Excellent benefits including parental leave for all new parents and a free 24-hour gym membership

Chicago, IL. The firm supports a hybrid schedule after an initial training period, with a typical rhythm of two remote days and three in-office days per week (adjusted as needed for court, depositions, and case demands).

Must be an Illinois-licensed attorney with 2+ years of litigation experience and meaningful courtroom and deposition experience. Permanent U.S. work authorization is required.

Our client is a respected Chicago litigation firm with a long track record in high-stakes bench and jury trials and strong results on appeal. Theyre known for serious training, collaborative attorney development, and giving associates the chance to take real ownership of their cases.

• Defend medical malpractice matters and handle a broad range of litigation tasks from early case assessment through resolution
• Draft and argue motions, manage discovery, and prepare pleadings, briefs, and other persuasive legal writing
• Take and defend depositions, work with experts, and help shape case strategy on complex liability and damages issues
• Appear in court for hearings, status conferences, and other litigation events as needed
• Communicate clearly with clients, carriers, and internal stakeholders while balancing multiple deadlines
• Work closely with partners and senior attorneys while steadily growing independent case responsibility

• Active Illinois Bar license in good standing
• 2+ years of litigation experience, ideally including medical malpractice defense, professional liability, or insurance defense
• Courtroom experience and deposition experience that you can speak to in an interview
• Strong legal research and writing skills with excellent attention to detail
• Organized, proactive, and comfortable owning deadlines and moving work forward

• Mentorship program with a senior associate mentor and partner mentor
• Monthly CLE-style trainings and biweekly litigation luncheons that accelerate learning fast
• Clear performance cadence: written feedback reviews twice per year, with raises typically in July
• Bonus and profit-sharing potential, plus a team that values initiative, professionalism, and strong advocacy
• Benefits that support real life, including parental leave for all new parents and strong medical premium coverage

Job Type: Full-time

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance