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Ruberry Stalmack & Garvey, LLC

<p><b>Associate Attorney &ndash; Litigation (3+ Years Experience)</b></p><p>Ruberry Stalmack &amp; Garvey, LLC (RSG) is a mid-size commercial litigation firm servicing high-net-worth individuals and large corporations on a wide variety of matters across the country. RSG is seeking a motivated Litigation Associate with <b>3+ years of experience</b> to join our growing insurance defense team in the Chicago Loop, while assisting on commercial matters, when needed.</p><p>Candidates should have strong research and writing abilities, experience drafting briefs and managing discovery, and experience handling court calls. Candidates should have the ability to work independently on matters, and the ability to work in a team atmosphere on the more complex matters. Insurance defense experience is a plus. Trial and deposition experience are a plus. Additional state licenses are a plus. Ability and willingness to travel out-of-state is a plus.</p><p>We offer competitive compensation commensurate with experience, along with full benefits (health, dental, vision, life, 401(k), flexible spending plans), and access to premium building amenities including a fitness center, yoga studio, and bike room. We are located at 300 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606, in close proximity to several Metra stations and the Quincy &ldquo;L&rdquo; stop.</p><p><b>Apply:</b> Send your resume, writing sample, and a short cover letter with salary expectations to <b>hiring.manager@ruberry-law.com</b>.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $90,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Associate Attorney - Litigation (3+ Years Experience)

Latham & Watkins LLP

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About Latham &amp; Watkins
</b></h2><div><div><div>Latham &amp; Watkins is one of the world&rsquo;s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers globally and offer unmatched expertise and resources to help you grow from an intellectually curious self-starter into an exceptional lawyer. If you aspire to be the best, this is where you belong.
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the Practice Group
</b></h2><div><div><div>We represent companies, financial institutions, private equity firms, and individuals in their most significant and high-stakes disputes. We tailor our litigation teams to the specific characteristics of each matter, drawing on a global team of seasoned litigators and trial lawyers to match the industry, claims, subject matter, client goals, and venue at play. Regardless of the nature of the dispute, we adopt a trial-ready strategy from the outset to achieve the best result for the client, in whatever form success takes.<br>
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Our deep bench of experienced trial lawyers, including dozens of former US federal prosecutors, have successfully tried or arbitrated hundreds of cases to verdict in the last decade. Opposing counsel know our track record of taking the toughest cases to trial and winning &mdash; a reputation that often influences settlement considerations when our name appears on the docket.<br>
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We pair our experience with a fluency in the market dynamics that are influencing industries &mdash; from financial services to technology and energy to life sciences &mdash; across the world. We routinely litigate business torts, contract and joint venture disputes, fraud and unfair competition as well as consumer protection claims, insolvency and restructuring matters, insurance coverage, and trade secrets cases across a wide range of industries and venues. This diverse practice gives us insight into the litigation strategies that help our clients prevail.<br>
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Our clients&rsquo; business objectives guide our litigation planning. We take into account the size of the matter, the client&rsquo;s exposure or up side, and the significance of the case to the client. Recognizing that litigation is just one part of a larger business strategy, we evaluate early exit options to minimize costs, including dispositive motions, alternative dispute resolution, and settlement, as well as third-party indemnification and insurance coverage.
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the Role
</b></h2><div><div><div>The Litigation Department is seeking an associate with a minimum of three years of complex commercial litigation experience to join our 4th to 6th year associate class.
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</b></h2><div><div><div>LateralRecruiting.Litigation&amp;Tax@lw.com
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Information
</b></h2><div><div><div>Investing in the well-being of our lawyers and staff is among the firm&rsquo;s highest priorities. Through our &ldquo;LiveWell Latham&rdquo; program, we offer best-in-class benefits and comprehensive resources designed to support you and your loved ones through all life&rsquo;s moments &mdash; from building a family and taking care of loved ones, to managing your health and saving for the future.<br>
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Latham &amp; Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.<br>
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We periodically provide demographic data to legal publications, bar associations, civic and community organizations, and in some instances, to local, state, and federal government agencies as required by law or contract. So that the firm can provide this information accurately, we request that you consider self-identifying.<br>
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 review your rights under U.S. employment laws. In accordance with Latham &amp; Watkins policies, associates in this role must protect and maintain any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial and/or proprietary information that Latham &amp; Watkins retains either as part of the legal services the Firm provides to clients or for internal purposes.<br>
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Los Angeles: Latham &amp; Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO).<br>
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San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.<br>
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Massachusetts: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. An employer that violates this law may be subject to fines and/or a private right of action for $500 in statutory damages &ldquo;for each such violation,&rdquo; among other things.
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Pay Range
</b></h2><div><div><div><div><b>Associate Base Salary</b></div><div>
Discretionary bonuses may be available depending on application circumstances and position.</div><div></div><div><div><div><b><br>
Year</b></div><div><b> US Payroll</b></div></div><br>
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1st Year</b></div><div> $225,000</div></div><br>
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2nd Year</b></div><div> $235,000</div></div><br>
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3rd Year</b></div><div> $260,000</div></div><br>
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4th Year</b></div><div> $310,000</div></div><br>
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5th Year</b></div><div> $365,000</div></div><br>
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6th Year</b></div><div> $390,000</div></div><br>
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7th Year</b></div><div> $420,000</div></div><br>
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8th Year</b></div><div> $435,000</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Associate - Litigation & Trial - Complex Commercial Litigation

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

<div><p>Sheppard, Mullin, Richter &amp; Hampton LLP is seeking a 2&ndash;3 year Labor &amp; Employment or Litigation Associate Attorney to join our Chicago office.</p>
<p>Sheppard Mullin is a global Am Law 100 full-service law firm with over 1,000 attorneys across 16 offices worldwide. The Chicago office currently has nearly 70 attorneys who practice in a variety of areas including Labor &amp; Employment, Business Litigation, Corporate Transactions, Privacy &amp; Cybersecurity, and more.</p>
<p>With more than 150 attorneys in the Labor &amp; Employment group firmwide, Sheppard Mullin has one of the largest and most prestigious practices in the country. Our attorneys advise employers of all sizes&mdash;ranging from Fortune 100 companies to start-ups&mdash;in all aspects of employment and business-to-business disputes and litigation, investigations, advice and counseling, international employment and mobility, corporate diligence, and drafting employment and restrictive covenant agreements. We have considerable expertise in all matters affecting the workplace including restrictive covenants, trade secrets, agreement drafting, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, employment agreements, wage and hour and mass layoffs. The strength and depth of our practice is rooted in our ability to provide truly full-service labor and employment services.</p>
<p>Our team in Chicago continues to outperform and, as a result, continues to grow. We are currently recruiting for an outstanding associate with 2-3 years of employment, commercial and/or other complex litigation experience, preferably with additional experience with trade secret and restrictive covenant matters (including TROs and preliminary injunctions), and other complex disputes and litigations.</p><p><br>
</p><p>The ideal candidate should excel in the following areas:</p>
<div><ul><li>Stellar writing skills</li></ul>
<ul><li>Efficient and strong researching skills</li></ul>
<ul><li>Knowledge of court filing procedures</li></ul>
<ul><li>Conducting complex fact investigation and analysis</li></ul>
<ul><li>Attention to detail</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to prioritize and multi-task various assignments and deadlines</li></ul>
<ul><li>Proactivity
</li></ul></div><p>Opportunities to draft pleadings and briefs, participate in expedited restrictive covenant and trade secret proceedings, support the labor and employment aspects of M&amp;A transactions, communicate with clients, and interview witnesses and draft investigation reports, are all available within our diverse and deep team.</p>
<p>Resume, cover letter, writing sample (an original draft rather than a professor- and/or law partner-edited version) and law school transcript are required to apply. We will not be considering candidates for any remote roles at this time. Candidates must have strong academic background, high grades, strong work ethic and be admitted to and a member in good standing of the Illinois Bar. Federal clerkship experience is a plus.</p><div><br>
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Labor & Employment Litigation Associate (Chicago)

Barnes & Thornburg LLP

<div><p><b><i>The Chicago office of Barnes &amp; Thornburg LLP seeks a Bankruptcy Associate</i></b><i>. Applicants should have 2 to 4 years of bankruptcy experience and preferably some commercial litigation or corporate experience. Additional experience or a degree in finance, accounting, business or banking would be a plus as would Federal Clerkship experience, though not mandatory. Candidates must be licensed or be able to waive into Illinois, and should demonstrate outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills as well as strong academic credentials. The ideal candidate will also be highly motivated to be part of an active practice, demonstrate initiative, and an ability to assume responsibility for client matters, as well as the interpersonal skills to work well as part of a collaborative team.</i></p><p><b>
Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement:</b></p><p>
Barnes &amp; Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran&rsquo;s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.</p><p>
Compensation Range: $225K - $295K</p></div>

Bankruptcy Associate

Maron Marvel Bradley Anderson & Tardy LLC

<div><p>Maron Marvel's devoted attorneys and staff work in synchrony to climb higher, smarter, and faster to elevate national litigation risk management. Our lawyers are focused on winning by being fearless, loyal, efficient, and steadfast. We are equally committed to making the world and legal profession better through dedicated DEI, community service, and attorney development work.</p><p>
From the start, Maron Marvel attorneys had a passion for superior work product, a distinctive culture rooted in mass tort litigation, and an obsession with exceptional client service. Today, with over 100 attorneys in 14offices in 12states, Maron Marvel is best-in-show in national litigation risk management and mass tort defense. The firm serves as national, regional, and trial counsel to Fortune 500 companies with multiple operations located in the most dangerous plaintiff jurisdictions in the country. Maron Marvel's clients come from the energy, construction, manufacturing, technology, transportation, insurance, and liability-related industries. In addition to mass toxic torts, the firm also offers legal services concerning commercial disputes and liability-related defense.</p><p>
Maron Marvel has an immediate opening for aSenior Associate attorney to join its Chicago office. We are seeking an experienced (2 years to of counsel) civil litigator for our General Liability Practice Group. Successful candidates will have exceptional research, writing, and litigation skills.</p><p><b>
Job Duties and Responsibilities</b><b>:</b></p><ul><li>
Proactive case management from start to finish in both state and federal courts</li><li>
Drafting of pleadings, written discovery, motions, and research therefore</li><li>
Frequent client communications and reporting</li><li>
Comprehensive legal analysis, case evaluations, and strategy recommendations
</li><li>Expert witness coordination and collaboration</li><li>
Deposition, court hearing, and mediation attendance</li><li>
Trial preparation and attendance</li></ul><p><b>
Qualifications:
</b></p><ul><li>J.D. degree from an accredited law school</li><li>
Licensed to practice in Illinois and Indiana (other states a plus, but not required)</li><li>
2 years to of counsel experience inlitigation in both state and federal courts</li><li>
Demonstrated ability and desire to manage caseload proactively from start to finish</li><li>
Strong work ethic, ability to self-manage and work in a team environment</li><li>
Strong research ability, written and oral communication skills</li><li>
Strong organization and problem-solving skills</li><li>
Desire to deliver exceptional client service and contribute to continued client development</li><li>
Able to work from Chicago or Indianapolis.</li></ul></div><p></p>

Senior Associate

Robbins Schwartz

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  Robbins Schwartz seeks an attorney with 1-2 years of applicable experience to join our litigation practice group as an Associate. At Robbins Schwartz, our attorneys provide practical and efficient representation to school districts, community colleges, municipalities and other public entities. Our litigation team also defends public sector claims as panel counsel for many major legal liability carriers.
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  Qualified candidates will have relevant experience litigating public sector liability claims and defending civil rights, employment, and tort claims against governmental bodies and officials as well as representing clients in federal court litigation involving age, race, sex, due process, and retaliation claims.
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  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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   Perform a variety of difficult and complex legal work and operate with substantial discretion and minimal direction or supervision
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   Research and analyze the law on complex issues
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   Synthesize legal research and analysis into a coherent written memorandum or brief for submission to a client, court or arbitrator
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   Analyze and summarize complicated legal documents, including contracts, and suggest alterations to those documents
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   Perform discovery of various electronically stored data and hard copies of information in preparation for litigation
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   Negotiate with outside parties on contractual issues and legal disputes, including settlement conferencesTake and defend depositionsBuild relationships with clients based on trust
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   Meet the firm&rsquo;s minimum billable hour requirements
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  Required Qualifications:
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   Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school
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   Admission to the Illinois state bar1 year minimum experience
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  Robbins Schwartz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Litigation Attorney

Dentons

<p></p><div><p>Posted on December 2, 2025</p>
<p></p><p>Culture and Engagement at Dentons</p>
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Fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture is a core priority at Dentons. We are committed to creating an environment that values and respects the contributions of all colleagues. By attracting, supporting, promoting and retaining highly qualified individuals of various backgrounds and experiences, we strengthen our ability to provide innovative solutions, deliver exceptional client service, and advance the success of our Firm. Dentons takes an active approach to promoting a collaborative and inclusive workplace by investing in professional development and culture initiatives.</p>
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Responsibilities and practice</p>
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Dentons US LLP is seeking an associate with 3-7 years of experience, strong writing skills and academic credentials to join our Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy practice. The associate hired for this position will focus primarily on bankruptcy and insolvency-related transactions and litigation matters. Expected responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:</p>
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<li>Drafting pleadings, motions, and chapter 11 related documents, including plan, acquisition, and financing documents</li>
<li>Researching federal bankruptcy and state law debtor/creditor issues</li>
<li>Researching cross-border and chapter 15 issues</li>
<li>Assisting with discovery and litigation in connection with adversary and contested matters</li>
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<p>This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and team-oriented atmosphere while enjoying the benefits and resources of a large, international law firm.</p>
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Pursuant with states' laws, the salary range for this position is $260,000 - $420,000, based on experience. Based on years of experience, Dentons US LLP associates may have a title of Associate, Managing Associate, or Senior Managing Associate. Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.</p>
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Position requirements</p>
<p>Personal skills/attributes</p>
<ul><li>Superb analytical skills and thinks creatively</li>
<li>Exceptional written and oral communication skills and the ability to produce clear, concise, and thoughtful work product</li>
<li>Organized and able to prioritize assignments effectively, including handling multiple matters in a timely and efficient matter</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to client service</li>
</ul><p>Technical skills</p>
<ul><li>3-7 years legal experience is required</li>
<li>Prior law firm experience is preferred</li>
<li>Chapter 11 debtor experience is preferred</li></ul><br>
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Other requirements</p>
<ul><li>Must be licensed to practice law and be in good standing in the state where the hired candidate will be practicing. Washington, DC candidates may also be licensed in any US state or territory if they are also eligible to waive into the Washington DC Bar pursuant to DC Court of Appeals Rule 49 and agree to apply for an Exception to admission</li>
<li>Bankruptcy clerkship experience is a plus</li>
</ul><p>Equal opportunities</p>
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Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer &ndash; Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.</p>
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How to apply</p>
<p>Search firms</p>
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We are not accepting search firm submissions for this position.</p>
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