Job Details
About the Position:
We are working with a dynamic mid-sized Chicago law firm that has an immediate need for a commercial litigator with 8+ years of experience to join as a partner or senior associate (depending on level of experience) in Chicago no business required. This established practice group represents clients ranging from family businesses to Fortune 500 companies in a wide range of litigation matters.
Highlights:
Collegial and collaborative environment
Hybrid work arrangements
Excellent opportunity to developing business and build on key client relationships
Responsibilities:
Handle all aspects of litigation, including developing strategy, drafting pleadings, motions and written discovery, taking depositions, trial preparation
Research and write legal memoranda
Develop litigation strategy
Draft effective pleadings, discovery, motions, briefs, memoranda, mediation statements, orders and settlement agreements
Manage large-scale document reviews and productions
Take/defend depositions, interviewing witnesses, preparing for trial or arbitration
Work directly with clients and communicate with opposing counsel
Negotiate settlements and first or second-chair trials and hearings state and federal court
Required Qualifications:
8+ years of experience handling all aspects of complex and sophisticated litigation
Federal or state clerkship is a plus
Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
About Us:
McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is Chicago s leading legal search firm. We leverage our more than 25 years of experience in the Chicago legal market to assist attorneys and paralegals seeking new opportunities and employers searching for top legal talent.