Litigation Associate

Gould & Ratner LLP is seeking a Mid-Level Associate to join its Litigation Practice. The ideal candidate will have 3 – 5 years of commercial litigation experience, including researching and writing legal memoranda, drafting complaints, motions, and written discovery, responding to discovery including handling matters involving e-discovery, taking depositions and preparing for trial.

Candidates can look forward to gaining direct client interaction, business development experience, and significant responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is highly motivated and seeking a positive career trajectory.

This role allows a flexible work schedule with a hybrid remote/in-office presence.

·         3 – 5 years of litigation experience, including researching and writing legal memoranda, drafting complaints, motions and written discovery, responding to discovery including handling matters involving e-discovery, taking depositions and preparing for trial.

·         Experience with commercial litigation (e.g. breach of contract, partnership disputes, trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duties, fraud), real estate litigation, employment litigation, UCC disputes, and construction litigation.

·         Strong writing, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.

·         Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple work streams and produce exceptional work under tight deadlines.

·         The ideal candidate will have the ability to work as part of a team while also having the confidence and demeanor to assume individual responsibility for matters involving direct client interaction.

·         Federal or state clerkship is a plus.

·         Candidates must be currently licensed in Illinois or licensed in another state with a UBE score that qualifies in Illinois for comity, be eligible to waive in, or be willing to sit for an upcoming IL bar exam (open to relocation candidates that meet these requirements).

·  Comprehensive benefit package and competitive salary - more info can be found here https://www.gouldratner.com/uploaded_images/GR-salary%20scale-benefits-page-2-01-21-25.pdf

·         Emphasis on professional & business development.

·         Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment.

·         Healthcare (medical, vision, dental), life and long-term disability insurance.

·         Competitive compensation, benefits package including 401k and profit sharing.

·         Paid primary and secondary caregiver leave.

·         Generous vacation, personal, & sick time allowance.

·         Pre-tax commuter benefits and wellness programs (e.g., in-office gym and massages; 24/7 tele-medicine).

·         Hybrid in-office/remote role. Gould & Ratner’s current in-office policy requires attorneys to be in the office 10 days a month.