Associate Attorney
- $120,000 - $180,000
- Chicago, IL
Boutique firm in downtown Chicago looking for a 2+ year associate attorney
A bit about us:
A well-established law firm is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join its litigation team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of construction, business, and civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
Why join us?
- 1,800 billable hours
- 4 weeks PTO
- Annual bonuses
- Hybrid work schedule
Job Details
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
What We Offer:
- Represent clients across the construction, utility, manufacturing, architectural, engineering, retail, insurance, and municipal sectors.
- Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, settlement agreements, and contracts.
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on complex commercial and regulatory issues.
- Prepare and advance claims, including delay, acceleration, changed conditions, and other construction-related disputes.
- Participate in administrative proceedings, bid protests, and judicial review matters.
- Assist in trials, hearings, depositions, and arbitrations, including evidence preparation and witness coordination.
- Handle mechanic’s lien actions, breach of contract suits, construction delay disputes, and property damage claims.
- Review and negotiate employment agreements and other business contracts.
- Advise clients on OSHA compliance, abatement, emergency response, and appeals.
- Support appellate litigation, including drafting appellate briefs and related filings.
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school and admitted to practice in Illinois.
- 2–5 years of experience in litigation, preferably with exposure to construction or commercial disputes.
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Courtroom and deposition experience a plus.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer:
- Hands-on experience with trials, hearings, and complex litigation from day one.
- Mentorship from experienced litigators.
- Diverse client base and challenging, meaningful casework.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.