Litigation Associate (Hybrid)

Description:

Summary:
A Global Law Firm is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Litigation Group in the Chicago office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of litigation experience in a fast-paced environment. Superior writing, research, and analytical skills, with ability to navigate and take ownership of a multi matter docket is required. Experience with managing class action defense, complex commercial litigation, securities, and consumer litigation matters is highly preferred. Applicants should have a strong academic background from nationally recognized schools. A previous federal clerkship is a plus, but not required. Applications must include a resume, law school transcript, and writing sample. Candidates must be licensed to practice in Illinois.

Applications must include a resume, law school transcript, and writing sample.

General & Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a A Global Law Firm position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all A Global Law Firm employees, which include but are not limited to:

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;
• Foster positive work relationships;
• Comply with all firm policies and practices;
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• 3 to 6 years' experience.
• Complex litigation experience managing multi matter docket.
• Illinois barred.
• Superior writing and communication skills.

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other Requirements
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment:
Hybrid with some in-office expectations or remote (as appropriate)

Some travel required.

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