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    Litigation Associate - Chicago, United States - Wexler Boley & Elgersma LLP

    Wexler Boley & Elgersma LLP
    Wexler Boley & Elgersma LLP Chicago, United States

    1 week ago

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    Wexler Boley & Elgersma LLP is seeking a Litigation Associate with 3 to 5 years of legal experience for a full-time position in our Chicago office. This is a great opportunity for an attorney with experience who is passionate about advocating for the public interest and is ready to transition to a role with more autonomy and responsibility.

    Primary responsibilities include:

    • Investigating potential cases
    • Drafting complaints
    • Managing discovery, including drafting discovery requests and responses, preparing discovery‐related motions, and analyzing productions
    • Drafting motions for class certification, briefs in opposition to dispositive motions, and trial briefing
    • Taking, defending, and supporting depositions
    • Working closely with co-counsel to coordinate all aspects of litigation
    • Appearing in court as needed

    Requirements and qualifications:

    • 3 to 5 years of legal experience
    • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with co-workers, co-counsel, clients, opposing counsel, and judges
    • Excellent legal writing and research skills
    • Curiosity and ability to both receive and provide constructive feedback
    • Willingness to travel when necessary for court appearances, depositions, etc.
    • Judicial clerkship is preferred but not required
    • Experience with (or interest in) class actions or other complex litigation, specifically including: antitrust, securities, healthcare litigation, consumer protection, whistleblower/false-claims, and multidistrict litigation.

    Benefits:

    • Salary range commensurate with experience and qualifications
    • Supportive growth atmosphere with outstanding potential for motivated individuals to rise and excel
    • Meaningful commitment to work/life balance
    • Flexibility to work from home
    • Competitive health insurance with dental and vision supplements available
    • Long-term and short-term disability insurance provided
    • Life insurance provided, with supplemental life insurance available

    Application materials:

    • Résumé
    • Cover letter
    • List of three references
    • Two writing samples for which you had primary responsibility with respect to style and content—as opposed to samples that were edited heavily by professors, judges, or other lawyers. Each writing sample should be accompanied by a one-paragraph summary stating the circumstances under which the sample was drafted and what the sample conveys about you as a writer. We encourage at least one writing sample from something of interest to the candidate, regardless of whether it is law-related or not.

    Please attach your résumé and email supplemental documents to Justin Boley at - with the subject line "Job Opening: Litigation Associate."



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