Description
Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation (No Billable Requirement / Chicago Office)

A leading Chicago-based litigation firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its growing civil litigation defense team. This role offers an opportunity to work on complex litigation matters in a collaborative, supportive environment—without billable hour requirements.
Key Responsibilities:

· Handle all aspects of civil litigation, including product liability defense, from pre-litigation assessment through trial.

· Take and defend depositions; manage written discovery and case evaluation.

· Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and settlement agreements.

· Represent clients in court proceedings: hearings, status calls, pretrials, trials, and mediations.

· Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and court, providing litigation updates and case evaluations.

· Collab...