Litigation Associate Attorney

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.

This Illinois based law firm has been practicing and offering legal solutions to its clients for over 30 years. Their areas of concentration include banking, taxation, civil and commercial litigation, employment law, real estate, mediation, estate planning, and employee benefits, among others. The firm offers excellent pay packages and many growth opportunities to its members, both at an individual and firm level. Some of the benefits include training and mentoring programs, pursuing legal education (both in-house or outside), supporting personal practice development, offering support for community activities, and providing tuition assistance for members who want to pursue an LL.M. degree in Taxation.