Litigation Associate - Tort Litigation

Amundsen Davis seeks a Litigation Associate to join its Chicago office in the Tort Litigation practice. You must be licensed in Illinois and have one to three years of experience in civil litigation. Strong communication skills, solid analytical and writing skills, and the ability to work well on a team are also required. You will represent clients in all aspects of litigation, including but not limited to, all aspects of oral and written discovery, and active motion and trial practice in both state and federal court. Experience in drafting pleadings, drafting and responding to written discovery, conducting depositions, client communications, and preparing case evaluations on liability, damages, and recommended course of action, is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, well-organized, and detail-oriented.

The annual base salary range anticipated for this position in Illinois is $105,000-$125,000, depending upon experience. This salary range excludes available bonus opportunities. A listing of our benefits can be found here: https://www.amundsendavislaw.com/careers-attorneys.

Please submit a resume, cover letter, law school transcript and two writing samples. This position is not open to recruiters.

Amundsen Davis is a full-service business law firm comprised of 240 attorneys headquartered in Chicago. As one of the fastest growing law firms in the Midwest, we understand the entrepreneurial thinking that drives business decisions for our clients. We use this insight to respond to the needs of clients creatively, expediently and pragmatically. The firm handles the transactional, labor and employment, and litigation needs of companies across the U.S. Our experience in both litigated and transactional matters makes us a unique partner for your business. The law firm has offices in the following locations: Chicago, Crystal Lake, St. Charles, and Rockford, IL; Columbus, OH; Milwaukee, Appleton, Brookfield, Green Bay, and Madison, WI; St. Louis, MO; and Indianapolis, IN.

Amundsen Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support and encourage workforce diversity. We do not discriminate because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, citizenship, creed, marital status, veteran status, age, family care giving responsibilities, genetic profile or predisposition, pregnancy, or disability with respect to hiring, promotion, firing, compensation, or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

Amundsen Davis does not utilize any Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its applicant selection or hiring process. Amundsen Davis recognizes the supportive benefits that AI may bring to the practice of law, but we expect it to be just that – supportive of original human thoughts, arguments, and ideas. During the hiring process, it is particularly important for us to see your writing and other communication skills without the aid of AI. Accordingly, Amundsen Davis requires all applicants to fully disclose their use of AI to generate or otherwise supplement any content in communications (i.e., cover letters and emails) with the firm, and other submissions (e.g., resume, writing samples, etc.) to the firm. Other than spellcheck and autofill functions – there is no de minimis exception to this policy. Failure to disclose your use of AI during the hiring process may result in denial of employment, revocation of an employment offer, or termination of employment (if hired).