Mid-level Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A reputable law firm is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Chicago office within the Business Trial practice area. This role offers opportunities for direct interaction with partners and clients, fostering significant professional growth.

Location:
Chicago, Illinois

Duties:

• Handle all aspects of commercial litigation, including discovery, motions practice, and trial preparation.
• Engage in class action defense and related litigation tasks.
• Draft briefs, including motions to dismiss, class certification motions, and summary judgment motions.
• Collaborate effectively within a team and take ownership of projects.

Requirements:

• Experience level: 3 to 5 years in commercial litigation.
• Experience in class action defense is advantageous.
• Strong proficiency in brief writing.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active admission to the Illinois State Bar.

Skills:

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficient research and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Benefits:

• Unique opportunity for direct partner and client interaction.
• Platform for significant professional growth.

This California-based AmLaw100 firm is appealing for its professional culture, but relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. Famous for its corporate practice, the attorneys at this firm are proud of the work they perform and are always striving to do ?good work,? while still maintaining a healthy family- balance and interacting with their colleagues in firm-wide social events. The firm pays top-of-market compensation.