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Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire | Experience: 2+ years of litigation | License: Active Illinois Bar (required)

Must-Haves:
- 2+ years of litigation experience
- JD from an accredited law school
- Active Illinois Bar admission
- Excellent research, writing and analytical skills
- Strong communication and organization
- Professional, responsive and client-centered
- Initiative, ownership and leadership-focused qualities

Key Responsibilities:
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs and litigation filings
- Conduct research and help develop case strategy
- Manage discovery and case-development workstreams
- Prepare for hearings, depositions and trial
- Communicate with clients and keep matters moving
- Own deadlines, organization and follow-through
- Take the lead on assignments appropriate to experience

Strong Plus:
- Commercial or business litigation depth
- Trust/estate or employment dispute exposure
- Courtroom, hearing or deposition experience
- Trial preparation or ADR exposure