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Build Trial-Ready Advocacy Across High-Stakes, Multi-Forum Matters

Chicago, Illinois Full time 3-6 years
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Position overview

Join a collaborative, cross-office team working on high-stakes matters that span multiple jurisdictions. This Chicago-based opportunity begins in Fall 2027 and offers hands-on experience developing advanced litigation skills across complex disputes.

The Work

  • Draft briefs and contribute to written advocacy in multidistrict litigation, state coordinated actions, and complex product liability defense matters.
  • Manage discovery workflows and help develop factual records across matters involving multiple jurisdictions.
  • Work on expert development, including helping build and coordinate the expert record as cases progress.
  • Assist with fact development and prepare for depositions, contributing to witness preparation and case strategy.
  • Participate in deposition and trial preparation on complex, high-stakes disputes.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across offices and communicate with clients while managing multiple active workflows.

What You Bring

  • A candidate in the Class of 2027 or a judicial clerk completing their term and available to begin in Fall 2027.
  • Strong analytical skills and excellent legal writing ability.
  • Ability to draft clear, persuasive briefs and other litigation work product.
  • Interest or experience in multidistrict litigation, state coordinated actions, or complex product liability defense.
  • Capacity to manage multiple workflows in a busy, fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues across teams and offices.

Why Consider It

Develop advanced litigation skills through hands-on work in briefing, discovery management, expert and fact development, and deposition and trial preparation.

The cross-office platform provides exposure to complex matters spanning multiple jurisdictions, with opportunities to contribute to significant product liability and coordinated litigation work.

Confidentiality

This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.