The Associate Attorney (Litigation) will represent the firm’s clients in various litigation matters, including real estate, telecommunications, corporate, and general commercial litigation.
Ginsberg Jacobs LLC provides business-oriented legal solutions to public and private entities in the areas of corporate, finance, litigation, real estate, cannabis law, tax and tax credits. Our innovative business model departs from the “large firm” approach. We deliver client-focused legal services that are both efficient and of the highest quality.
Ginsberg Jacobs LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, marital status, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and respond to discovery; conduct document review, including eDiscovery
- Draft motions, briefs and pleadings in both state and federal courts
- Conduct legal research (Westlaw) and prepare related memoranda
- Attend and conduct depositions
- Attend court hearings both in person and remotely
- Work with staff to organize and manage all case related documents
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- 4+ years of litigation experience is required; commercial or real estate litigation experience is strongly preferred
- Prior court room experience is required
- Experience with eDiscovery software (Logikcull, Relativity, DISCO) is preferred
- Strong legal writing skills
- A self-starter with strong organizational skills
- Detail-oriented
- Must be licensed to practice law in Illinois and in good standing
- Ability to multi-task; adaptability
