# Litigation Associate Attorney

> Raydar · Chicago, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-01

**Salary:** USD 115,000–185,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Own a caseload of plaintiff-side civil disputes, taking matters from the initial pleading stage to a final outcome, including courtroom advocacy. The work blends writing and arguing court papers, building the factual record and keeping clients updated, alongside seasoned trial lawyers.

What you'll do

\- Run plaintiff-side matters end to end, covering pretrial discovery, contested motions and jury trials.

\- Prepare, submit and argue court papers such as discovery motions, general motion practice and responses to summary judgment requests.

\- Investigate the facts of each matter to establish fault and quantify losses.

\- Keep clients updated and walk them through each phase of their case.

\- Partner with fellow attorneys and legal staff to shape and carry out case strategy.

\- Take on complex matters and grow your courtroom skills through mentoring from senior lawyers.

## Requirements

What we're looking for

\- At least 3 years of plaintiff-side civil litigation experience with significant courtroom exposure.

\- A minimum of 3 civil jury trials tried to a verdict.

\- Background at a firm representing plaintiffs rather than defendants.

\- Proven ability to move cases forward independently from start to finish.

\- A law degree (JD) and active, good-standing admission to the Illinois bar.

\- Fluency in both English and Spanish.

\- Solid command of state procedural rules and substantive law in this practice area.

\- Empathetic, clear communication with clients throughout lengthy proceedings.

\- Authorization to work in the US.

## Benefits

Compensation and benefits

\- Base salary: USD 115,000 to 185,000 per year

Location and work model

\- Chicago, Illinois, United States

\- On-site, 5 days per week in office

\- Full-time

## Apply

[Apply at Raydar](https://apply.workable.com/raydar/j/ECA75ADBDC/apply)

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