Associate Attorney

Position Summary

Rathje Woodward LLC has an opportunity for a litigation associate to join the firm’s dynamic and long-established practice representing entities and individuals both locally and nationally. This is an excellent opportunity for associates who are ready to assume a significant role in all aspects of a case in a tight-knit and team-oriented environment. This role requires extensive contact with clients, opposing counsel, third party witnesses and vendors, and government agencies.

Duties include, but are not limited to, performing legal research; drafting legal memoranda, motions, and pleadings; attending court hearings; handling discovery-related matters and investigations; preparing for, taking, and defending depositions; and other aspects of complex litigation matters. The right candidate will be proactive and passionate, have strong writing and analytical skills, and have an ability to relate to and inspire confidence with sophisticated business clients.

Requirements

·        Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in Illinois. 

·        A minimum of 3-5 years of litigation experience, with a strong preference for experience in complex commercial and/or labor and employment matters.

·        Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.

Benefits

Rathje Woodward offers a robust suite of benefits for attorneys, including: competitive bonus programs, 401(k) plan with firm contributions, health and life insurance, affordable options for additional insurance coverages, paid parental leave, health and fitness reimbursement, CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement, personal marketing budgets, and attorney training and development opportunities.

Firm Overview

Rathje Woodward LLC is a well-established firm in DuPage County that serves a diverse range of clients both locally and across the country. Premier client service is one of the firm’s top priorities and a cornerstone of its values, as set forth in the firm’s singular goal: empowering our clients’ success. Rathje Woodward attorneys have repeatedly been recognized as leaders in both their practice areas and their communities. 

Rathje Woodward is fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.