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 litigation experience, including researching and writing legal memoranda, drafting complaints, motions, and written 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.

Requirements

·         3 – 5 years of litigation experience, including researching and writing legal memoranda, drafting complaints, motions and written discovery, taking depositions and preparing for trial.

·         Experience with commercial litigation (e.g. breach of contract, unfair competition, breach of fiduciary duties, fraudulent conveyance), real estate litigation, employment litigation, UCC disputes, construction litigation, product liability, intellectual property, trusts and estates disputes or appellate 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).

Benefits

·         Commitment to mentorship, training, and professional development with an achievable path to partnership. When you join Gould & Ratner, you are not just getting a job – you are building a career. You will work together with G&R colleagues and partner with clients to hone your skills as a business lawyer.

·         Opportunity to step into meaningful client relationships and be a key component of the Firm’s succession planning efforts.

·         Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment.

·         Paid primary and secondary caregiver leave.

·         Health care, life and disability insurance.

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

·         Employee discounts and wellness programs.

·         Hybrid in-office/remote role based in our Chicago office.