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Litigation Associate
Gould & Ratner LLPLitigation Associate handling commercial and other complex disputes at Chicago law firm Gould & Ratner LLP. Drafting pleadings, managing discovery, taking depositions, and preparing for trial.
Core Competencies
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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 ExperienceLegal Memoranda Research and WritingDrafting Complaints and MotionsE-Discovery ManagementClient Interaction and Business Development
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Hard Skills
Legal ResearchDrafting Legal DocumentsTrial PreparationE-DiscoveryDeposition TakingCommercial LitigationReal Estate LitigationEmployment LitigationUCC DisputesConstruction Litigation
Soft Skills
Strong Writing SkillsAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management SkillsTeam Collaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
Licensed in Illinois
Industry Keywords
Breach of ContractPartnership DisputesTrade SecretsBreach of Fiduciary DutiesFraud
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- 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
What you’ll need- 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
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive benefit package and competitive salary
- Emphasis on professional & business development
- Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment
- Healthcare (medical, vision, dental), life and long-term disability insurance
- 401k and profit sharing
- Paid primary and secondary caregiver leave
- Generous vacation, personal, & sick time allowance
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Wellness programs (e.g., in-office gym and massages; 24/7 tele-medicine)
- Hybrid in-office/remote role