Litigation Associate

The Chicago office of Kaufman Dolowich, a full-service National Law firm with more than 250 attorneys across 16 offices and over 25 practice areas, is actively seeking an attorney to join our growing litigation team.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious attorney to gain hands-on experience handling sophisticated, high-exposure litigation matters while working alongside accomplished litigators in a collaborative environment. At Kaufman Dolowich, associates are entrusted with meaningful responsibility from day one, receive direct client exposure, and benefit from strong mentorship and professional development opportunities designed to accelerate career growth.

Responsibilities

Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution

Draft and respond to written discovery

Take and defend depositions

Prepare, draft, and argue motions

Participate in court appearances, status conferences, mediations, arbitrations, and other litigation proceedings

Develop case strategy and manage day-to-day litigation responsibilities

Communicate directly with clients, providing strategic counsel and regular case updates

Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices and practice groups on complex and challenging matters

Assist with trial preparation and other high-stakes litigation activities

Qualifications

Admission to practice law in Illinois required

Minimum of 3 years of defense litigation experience

Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and oral advocacy skills

Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Excellent organizational, case management, and interpersonal skills

Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to assume increasing responsibility

Preferred Experience

Insurance defense litigation

Experience handling depositions, motion practice, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances

Experience managing matters independently

Why Join Kaufman Dolowich?

Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with strong mentorship and support

Significant opportunities for professional growth, client development, and advancement

Unlimited PTO for Attorneys

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Robust discretionary and billable-based bonus opportunities

Meaningful clients contact and hands-on litigation experience

Base Salary Range: $130,000-$200,000

Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and does not guarantee a specific offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on market location, as well as the candidate’s experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. Base salary represents just one component of the comprehensive Total Rewards package offered by Kaufman Dolowich, which also includes a discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program and a robust benefits offering for full-time employees.