Associate Attorney

Segal McCambridge•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Segal McCambridge, a nationally recognized litigation firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our General Liability and Complex Litigation team in our Chicago office. This practice handles sophisticated, high-exposure matters involving product liability, catastrophic personal injury, medical malpractice, pharmaceutical and professional negligence, transportation, construction defect, and other complex civil litigation. This is an outstanding opportunity for attorneys who want meaningful hands-on litigation experience, direct client exposure, and the ability to manage cases while working alongside highly respected trial attorneys in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Our associates are given substantial responsibility early and are supported by partners who are deeply committed to mentorship, training, and long-term professional growth. This is a hybrid position with two in-office days per week.

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
A proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of assignments and client matters

Nice To Haves

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