Litigation Attorney

Amundsen Davis LLC

$150K — $195K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 7 years of litigation experience required.
  • Substantial civil litigation expertise essential.
  • Trial experience is necessary.
  • Illinois law license mandatory.
  • Proven ability to manage own caseload needed.

Responsibilities

  • Represent clients throughout all litigation phases.
  • Perform oral and written discovery tasks.
  • Conduct fact investigations and legal research.
  • Draft pleadings, memoranda, and legal documents.
  • Engage in active motion practice.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a full-service law firm.
  • Diverse range of legal practice areas.
  • Support for workforce diversity and inclusion.
  • Career development opportunities.
  • Potential for performance-based bonuses.
Full Job Description
Amundsen Davis seeks a litigation attorney to join the Firm's Chicago office. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of seven years of prior litigation experience, including substantial experience in civil litigation as well as some trial experience. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Illinois and be able to handle their own caseload. General responsibilities include representing clients in all phases of litigation including performing all aspects of oral and written discovery; conducting fact investigation/development and legal research; drafting pleadings, memoranda of law, client reports, and affidavits; and engaging in active motion practice. 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 $150,000-$195,000, 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 a cover letter, resume, and 2 writing samples.* This position is not open to recruiters.

*Amundsen Davis does not utilize any Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its applicant selection or hiring process. 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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