About this opportunity
Jobtailor lists this Litigation Associate opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join Gould & Ratner LLP’s Litigation Practice as a Mid-Level Associate
Research and write legal memoranda
Draft complaints, motions, and written discovery
Respond to discovery, including handling e-discovery matters
Take depositions and prepare for trial
Gain direct client interaction and business development experience
Assume significant responsibility for complex and sophisticated legal matters
Work with the litigation team while managing individual matters
Requirements
3–7 years of litigation experience
Experience researching and writing legal memoranda
Experience drafting complaints, motions, and written discovery
Experience responding to discovery, including matters involving e-discovery
Experience taking depositions and preparing for trial
Experience with commercial litigation, including breach of contract, partnership disputes, trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duties, and fraud
Experience with real estate litigation, employment litigation, UCC disputes, and construction litigation
Strong writing, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple work streams and produce exceptional work under tight deadlines
Ability to work as part of a team
Confidence and demeanor to assume individual responsibility for matters involving direct client interaction
Currently licensed in Illinois
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in litigation with a focus on drafting legal documents, managing complex cases, and engaging in direct client interactions. Proficient in e-discovery and trial preparation, with strong analytical and organizational skills.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Litigation Experience
Legal Memoranda Research and Writing
Drafting Complaints and Motions
E-Discovery Management
Client Interaction and Business Development
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
Legal Research
Drafting Legal Documents
Trial Preparation
E-Discovery
Deposition Taking
Commercial Litigation
Real Estate Litigation
Employment Litigation
UCC Disputes
Construction Litigation
Soft Skills
Strong Writing Skills
Analytical Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills
Organizational Skills
Time Management Skills
Team Collaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
Licensed in Illinois
Industry Keywords
Breach of Contract
Partnership Disputes
Trade Secrets
Breach of Fiduciary Duties
Fraud
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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