Associate Attorney - Now Hiring

Boutique firm in downtown Chicago looking for a 2+ year associate

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Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per year

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:

• 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.

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