Litigation Associate

Title: Litigation Associate

Location: Maryville, IL

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Associate with a minimum of 3 years of complex civil litigation experience in both federal and state courts. The attorney will primarily handle Institutional Sexual Abuse litigation and will be responsible for legal research, discovery, motions practice, writing, and case management.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex civil litigation matters in state and federal courts.
• Conduct legal research and factual analysis.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Manage discovery and participate in motions practice.
• Apply a strong understanding of civil procedure throughout litigation.
• Manage multiple cases and deadlines efficiently.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and legal professionals.
• Maintain high-quality written work and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of litigation experience , preferably in complex civil litigation.
• Experience with discovery, motions practice, and civil procedure .
• Excellent legal writing, research, analytical, and technical skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a large caseload.
• Self-motivated, creative, efficient, and detail-oriented.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative attitude.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Illinois and Missouri , or able to obtain admission in both states within one year of starting.
• Experience with Institutional Sexual Abuse litigation is preferred but not required.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Collegial and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to work on complex and high-profile litigation matters.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance.
• Professional growth opportunities within a growing litigation practice.