Associate Attorney
About The Position
Segal McCambridge is seeking an Associate Attorney for its General Liability and Complex Litigation team in its Chicago office. The practice handles sophisticated, high-exposure matters, including product liability, catastrophic personal injury, medical malpractice, pharmaceutical and professional negligence, transportation, construction defect, and other complex civil litigation. The role offers hands-on litigation experience, direct client exposure, early responsibility, and partner mentorship in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. This is a hybrid position with two in-office days per week. The associate will manage an active litigation caseload with partner guidance, handle case strategy and client communication, and work on complex matters for sophisticated national clients. The position involves litigation work through trial and resolution, with opportunities to develop as a trial lawyer and advance within the firm.
Requirements
- Active license to practice law in Illinois.
- Minimum of 2 years of civil defense litigation experience.
- Strong legal research, writing, motion practice, and advocacy skills.
- Experience handling depositions, discovery, client reporting, and case management responsibilities.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of assignments and client matters.
Nice To Haves
- Indiana license.
- Trial experience.
- Federal court experience.
- Experience handling mediations and arbitrations.
- Dual licensure in another jurisdiction.
Responsibilities
- Manage an active litigation caseload with partner guidance and support.
- Draft pleadings, motions, written discovery, and other litigation-related filings.
- Take and defend depositions, appear in court, and participate in mediations and arbitrations.
- Handle day-to-day case strategy and client communication.
- Work on complex, high-stakes matters for sophisticated national clients.
- Gain hands-on experience in all phases of litigation through trial and resolution.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities.
- 401(k) with firm match.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Parental leave.
- Employee assistance program.
- Professional development support.
- Referral bonus program.
- Significant courtroom and litigation experience.
- Collaborative and supportive team culture.
- Clear opportunities for advancement within a growing national firm.
- Flexible hybrid work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
