Attorney - Civil Litigation

Description:

A Business & Real Estate Attorney, A Professional Corporation, is a diversified mid-sized (35+ attorney) Central Illinois law firm seeking candidates for an associate litigation position at our Champaign, Illinois office. This position is for candidates seeking to practice in a wide variety of Civil Litigation matters, including but not limited to conflicts arising from construction contracts and projects, contract disputes, and landlord/tenant issues. The ideal candidate will have at minimum two (2) years of relevant litigation experience.
Scope of Work:
The potential scope of work may include, among other tasks, (1) independently oversee the day-to-day handling of litigation files; (2) engage in all phases of litigation including taking and defending depositions, drafting summary judgement, and trial preparation; (3) draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, appeals, agreements, and settlements; (4) collaborate with other attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff to ensure a cohesive approach to case management; (5) advise clients on the their legal rights and obligations, and suggest the best course of action in their particular situation; and (6) provide legal representation for clients in court proceedings related to civil matters.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is someone who (1) has experience handling litigation; (2) is focused on serving clients; (3) has a record of sustained achievement; (4) is an exceptional communicator to clients and other professional advisors; (5) thinks strategically, critically, creatively, and swiftly, (6) collaborates well with other attorneys; (7) generates clients and maintains strong client relationships; (8) maintains integrity and high ethical standards at all times; (9) desires to live, work, and grow in Central Illinois; and (10) is admitted to the Illinois Bar.

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