Litigation Associate (St. Charles, IL)

Amundsen Davis LLC

$95K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of experience in insurance defense preferred
  • Licensed to practice law in Illinois
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Responsibilities

  • Represent clients throughout all litigation phases
  • Perform and manage oral and written discovery
  • Conduct thorough fact investigation and legal research
  • Draft pleadings, memoranda, client reports, and affidavits
  • Engage in motion practice in state and federal court
  • Prepare for and participate in trials

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off including vacation and sick days
  • Continuing legal education support
  • Work-life balance initiatives
Full Job Description
Amundsen Davis seeks an associate to join the firm's Litigation team in our St. Charles, IL office. One or more years of experience in insurance defense is preferred, and candidates must be licensed in Illinois. General responsibilities include representing clients in all phases of litigation including performing all aspects of oral and written discovery; conducting extensive fact investigation/development and legal research; drafting pleadings, memoranda of law, client reports, and affidavits; engaging in active motion practice in both state and federal court, including dispositive motions; trial preparation and trial work. Strong analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well on a team are required.

The annual base salary range anticipated for this position in Illinois is $95,000-$130,000, depending upon experience. This salary range excludes available bonus opportunities. A listing of our benefits can be found here: https://www.amundsendavislaw.com/careers-attorneys.

Please submit your resume, law school transcript if available, and two writing samples.* This position is not open to recruiters.

*Amundsen Davis recognizes the supportive benefits that AI may bring to the practice of law, but we expect it to be just that - supportive of original human thoughts, arguments, and ideas. During the hiring process, it is particularly important for us to see your writing and other communication skills without the aid of AI. Accordingly, Amundsen Davis requires all applicants to fully disclose their use of AI to generate or otherwise supplement any content in communications (i.e., cover letters and emails) with the firm, and other submissions (e.g., resume, writing samples, etc.) to the firm. Other than spellcheck and autofill functions - there is no de minimis exception to this policy. Failure to disclose your use of AI during the hiring process may result in denial of employment, revocation of an employment offer, or termination of employment (if hired).

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