Litigation Associate Attorney

About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Own a caseload of plaintiff-side civil disputes, taking matters from the initial pleading stage to a final outcome, including courtroom advocacy. The work blends writing and arguing court papers, building the factual record and keeping clients updated, alongside seasoned trial lawyers.

What you'll do

• Run plaintiff-side matters end to end, covering pretrial discovery, contested motions and jury trials.
• Prepare, submit and argue court papers such as discovery motions, general motion practice and responses to summary judgment requests.
• Investigate the facts of each matter to establish fault and quantify losses.
• Keep clients updated and walk them through each phase of their case.
• Partner with fellow attorneys and legal staff to shape and carry out case strategy.
• Take on complex matters and grow your courtroom skills through mentoring from senior lawyers.

Requirements

What we're looking for

• At least 3 years of plaintiff-side civil litigation experience with significant courtroom exposure.
• A minimum of 3 civil jury trials tried to a verdict.
• Background at a firm representing plaintiffs rather than defendants.
• Proven ability to move cases forward independently from start to finish.
• A law degree (JD) and active, good-standing admission to the Illinois bar.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish.
• Solid command of state procedural rules and substantive law in this practice area.
• Empathetic, clear communication with clients throughout lengthy proceedings.
• Authorization to work in the US.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: USD 115,000 to 185,000 per year

Location and work model

• Chicago, Illinois, United States
• On-site, 5 days per week in office
• Full-time