Litigation Associate

About the role

Gould & Ratner LLP is seeking a Mid-Level Associate to join its Litigation Practice. The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of commercial litigation experience, including direct client interaction, business development opportunities, and significant responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters. This role offers a flexible hybrid remote/in-office schedule.

Responsibilities

• Researching and writing legal memoranda
• Drafting complaints, motions, and written discovery
• Responding to discovery, including handling e-discovery matters
• Taking depositions and preparing for trial

Requirements

• 3-7 years of litigation experience, with a focus on commercial litigation (e.g., breach of contract, partnership disputes, trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duties, fraud), real estate litigation, employment litigation, UCC disputes, and construction litigation
• Strong writing, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple work streams and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while assuming individual responsibility for matters involving direct client interaction
• Currently licensed in Illinois
• Federal or state clerkship is a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare (medical, vision, dental), life, and long-term disability insurance
• Competitive compensation, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Paid primary and secondary caregiver leave
• Generous vacation, personal, and sick time allowance
• Pre-tax commuter benefits and wellness programs (e.g., in-office gym, massages, 24/7 tele-medicine)
• Hybrid in-office/remote role (10 days per month in-office)
• Low turnover, collegial, and collaborative environment
• Emphasis on professional and business development