Litigation Associate

Kaufman Dolowich LLP•Chicago, IL

3d•$130,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Chicago office of Kaufman Dolowich, a full-service National Law firm with more than 250 attorneys across 16 offices and over 25 practice areas, is actively seeking an attorney to join our growing litigation team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious attorney to gain hands-on experience handling sophisticated, high-exposure litigation matters while working alongside accomplished litigators in a collaborative environment. At Kaufman Dolowich, associates are entrusted with meaningful responsibility from day one, receive direct client exposure, and benefit from strong mentorship and professional development opportunities designed to accelerate career growth.

Requirements

Admission to practice law in Illinois required
Minimum of 3 years of defense litigation experience
Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent organizational, case management, and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to assume increasing responsibility

Nice To Haves

Insurance defense litigation
Experience handling depositions, motion practice, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances
Experience managing matters independently

Responsibilities

Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
Draft and respond to written discovery
Take and defend depositions
Prepare, draft, and argue motions
Participate in court appearances, status conferences, mediations, arbitrations, and other litigation proceedings
Develop case strategy and manage day-to-day litigation responsibilities
Communicate directly with clients, providing strategic counsel and regular case updates
Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices and practice groups on complex and challenging matters
Assist with trial preparation and other high-stakes litigation activities