at Fox Rothschild LLP in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Chicago – Litigation Associate
Description: Fox Rothschild has an opening in the Chicago, IL office for a Litigation Associate with 3 to 5 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in all aspects of general commercial litigation.
Qualifications: Juris Doctorate (JD) required. Must be licensed to practice law in theState of Illinois.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
+ Strong research, writing skills, and academic record.
+ Experience in all aspects of general commercial litigation.
+ Experience drafting and responding to initial pleadings and discovery.
+ Experience drafting and arguing motions, and deposition experience.
+ Trial experience a plus but not required
+ Large law firm experience strongly preferred.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
+ This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to computers, telephones, printers, and copiers.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
+ Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.
VISUAL ACUITY
+ Worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
Compensation & Benefits
+ For information on Fox Rothschild’s compensation and benefits visit: Compensation & Benefits (foxrothschild.com) (https://www.foxrothschild.com/careers-for-attorneys/compensation-benefits)
DISCLAIMER
Fox Rothschild is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contract or employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.
Equal Opportunity Employer – vets, disability