3-5+ years of legal experience, preferably in civil litigation
Knowledge of state and federal laws and procedures
Strong analytical and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Excellent negotiation skills
Effective collaboration with corporate professionals
Commitment to high performance and quality work
Outstanding written and oral communication abilities
Responsibilities
Collaborate with experienced attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants as part of a team
Prepare evidence, documents, and presentations for trial alongside senior attorneys
Handle depositions, mediations, and court appearances as part of case management
Draft pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, and other legal documents
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent, and Parking & Transit)
Group Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Life/AD&D, Accident, Specified Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) and Profit Sharing
Pet Insurance
Paid Maternity Leave
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
Full Job Description
Evans & Dixon is currently seeking to add a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney in our growing & expanding Chicago office. We are seeking an Associate with 3 to 5+ years of experience who has great litigation and trial skills and is eager to put those skills to work. As a Civil Litigation Associate, you will have the opportunity to work with and be mentored by highly experienced Civil Litigation Attorneys. You will learn different aspects of civil litigation, gain experience in trials, and will be working with a team of attorneys on a multitude of cases. Successful candidates will have a durable work ethic, superior ability to multitask, and enjoy working in a fast pace and intellectually stimulating setting.
Gain valuable and real-world legal experience by working alongside experienced attorneys practicing in state and federal courts in the Midwest! If you like litigation and a fast-paced position, then this is the perfect job for you!
What you'll do:
Collaboration: You will have the opportunity to work side by side with highly experienced attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants as a team.
Trial Prep: Collaborate with experienced litigation attorneys to prepare evidence, documents and presentations as you prepare for trial.
Attorney Responsibilities: You will be responsible for handling depositions, mediations, conferences between claimants & judges, and court appearances as you grow and evolve in your legal career.
Create: You will work on drafting pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents.
What we're looking for:
Three to five plus years of experience in the legal field
Working knowledge of state and federal laws and procedures
Strong analytical, communication and people skills
Ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines
Excellent negotiation skills
Ability to work effectively with corporate professionals
Be committed to excellent performance
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Education and Qualifications:
A law degree from an ABA accredited law school
Actively licensed in Illinois
The firm does offer a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent, and Parking & Transit)
Group Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Benefits
Voluntary Life/AD&D, Accident, Specified Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
