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New Entry Level Litigation Attorney
Elman Joseph Law Group, LLC
Chicago, ILFresher2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Work
- On-site in Chicago
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Listed
- Oct 30, 2026 · still open
Associate Attorney – Class of 2027
About the Role
- Hiring a 2027 law graduate to join the litigation team and train as a plaintiff’s trial lawyer.
- Learn personal injury litigation from the ground up, working directly with experienced trial attorneys on real cases and building toward running your own docket.
Key Responsibilities
- Support trial attorneys on personal injury cases from filing through verdict.
- Research and draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and memos.
- Prepare for and attend depositions, court appearances, and arbitrations, taking on more responsibility as you develop.
- Help prepare trial materials, including exhibits, witness outlines, and jury instructions.
- Learn Cook County practice, case management, and settlement strategy firsthand.
- Communicate with clients and work with law clerk staff to keep cases moving.
- Opportunity to work as a law clerk after taking the Bar Exam.
Qualifications
- J.D. expected in 2027 from an accredited law school.
- Plans to sit for the Illinois bar exam.
- Genuine interest in plaintiff-side litigation and trial work.
- Organized, motivated, and eager to learn.
Why Join Us
- Early courtroom and deposition heavy exposure.
- Hands-on mentorship from seasoned trial attorneys.
- A clear path to managing your own caseload.
- Salary Range: Competitive for position.
- Benefits: health, 401(k), PTO, etc.
- Flexible start date following graduation and the bar exam.