Litigation Associate

Litigation Attorney | Civil Rights Defense Government Litigation | South Suburban Chicago, IL A respected and growing law firm is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join its team in the South Suburban Chicago area . This opportunity offers meaningful, hands-on litigation work in both state and federal court , with a focus on civil rights defense and representing governmental and public-sector clients Key Responsibilities Draft motions, briefs, pleadings, and other litigation-related documents Conduct depositions and prepare witnesses for testimony Manage cases through discovery and trial preparation Appear in state and federal court proceedings Partner with clients and legal teams to develop litigation strategy Qualifications 5+ years of litigation experience in state and federal court Experience with civil rights litigation and/or government-related matters Strong legal research, writing, and courtroom advocacy skills Ability to independently manage an active caseload Experience representing governmental entities or public-sector clients is preferred Compensation Benefits Base salary: $100,000-$150,000 Discretionary bonus plus additional compensation for exceeding billable expectations Billable requirement: 1,920 hours , with flexibility Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with profit sharing, PTO, and more This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking challenging litigation work, direct client engagement, and long-term growth with a well-regarded law firm in the Chicago area. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job and candidate matches faster.