Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a growing litigation team where you will get meaningful hands-on experience early in your career
- Build your skills in construction law and commercial litigation with direct exposure to real client matters
- Work closely with experienced attorneys in a collegial, professional environment that supports development
- Take on substantive responsibilities including drafting, discovery, depositions, court appearances, and trial support
- Enjoy a clear in-office team setting with mentorship, collaboration, and day-to-day learning
- Receive solid benefits including health insurance, retirement plan contributions, and paid time off
Location: This is an on-site role based in Skokie, Illinois, offering the benefit of in-person mentorship, collaboration, and direct exposure to a busy litigation practice.
Note: Candidates must have 1+ years of relevant litigation experience, be able to work on-site in Skokie, Illinois, and have strong legal writing, communication, and organizational skills. Illinois bar admission is strongly preferred or expected for attorney candidates. Polish speaking ability is a plus.
About Us
We are a growing law firm focused on construction law and commercial litigation, serving businesses across the Chicagoland area and surrounding counties. Our team is known for professionalism, responsiveness, and strong client service, and we take pride in helping clients navigate complex disputes with practical, results-driven counsel. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Conduct legal research and draft briefs, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents
- Handle discovery, document review, and case file organization
- Assist with and take depositions as experience allows
- Appear in court and support active litigation matters from inception through resolution
- Assist with trial preparation and broader case strategy
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal team members
- Manage deadlines and work efficiently in a fast-paced litigation environment
- Contribute to a high-service, team-oriented practice focused on business and construction-related disputes
Qualifications
- 1+ years of relevant litigation experience
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Strong verbal communication and client-facing professionalism
- Detail-oriented and able to manage deadlines effectively
- Comfortable working in a small team environment
- Genuine interest in litigation and trial work
- Construction law, commercial litigation, or collections experience is a plus
- Polish speaking is a plus
Why You Will Love Working Here
You will have the chance to grow quickly, do meaningful work, and gain strong practical litigation experience in a supportive office environment. This is a great opportunity for an early-career attorney who wants mentorship, responsibility, and exposure to interesting construction and commercial disputes while working with a team that values professionalism and client service.
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Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
