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Cassiday Schade LLP

Associate Attorney

Merrillville, IN · On-site

Cassiday Schade LLP is actively seeking an associate attorney for its Merrillville Office with two ... pretrial settlement conferences and court appearances. * Interact directly with clients, claim ...

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Associate Attorney

Chicago, IL · On-site

Cassiday Schade LLP is actively seeking an associate attorney for its Chicago Office with up to ... pretrial settlement conferences and court appearances. * Interact directly with clients, claim ...

Hawkins Parnell & Young

Associate Attorney

Chicago, IL · On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience for its ... in pretrial motions and discovery disputes. What You Will Be Doing * Managing a caseload of ...

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Associate Attorney

Chicago, IL · On-site

$165K - $185K/yr

Draft and argue dispositive motions, Daubert challenges, and pretrial motions * Develop expert ... Mentor junior associates and manage portions of case teams * Work across industries including ...

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As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for pretrial associate in Chicago, IL is $142,445.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,100.00 and $170,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Pretrial Associate job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $142,445 per year, or $68.5 per hour.

Associate Attorney

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP

Chicago, IL • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience for its Chicago office. At Hawkins Parnell & Young, you will have the opportunity to participate in all stages of cases and to make court appearances as part of a team of seasoned attorneys handling toxic tort cases and civil litigation.

The ideal candidate will have experience drafting critical motions and written discovery, taking and defending depositions, and participating in pretrial motions and discovery disputes.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Managing a caseload of litigated claims by preparing them for trial, including developing case-specific defense strategies
  • Attending depositions, hearings, and/or mediations
  • Analyzing discovery, medical records, expert defense strategy, and motion practice
  • Researching legal issues and investigating people, businesses, and worksites
  • Drafting of briefs, memos, and client updates

What You Need to Bring

  • Actively licensed and in good standing with the State of Illinois
  • 3 - 6 years’ experience in defense litigation, with toxic tort experience a plus
  • Substantial deposition experience
  • Ability to thrive in a high-paced environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling priorities, and adhering to strict deadlines
  • Client-focused mentality
  • Must be a self-starter who can handle multiple projects with competing priorities and understand the importance of deadlines
  • Ability to work flexibly and independently within a strong team

What You Will Receive

  • Competitive compensation including potential quarterly bonuses, year-end bonuses, and referral incentives
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Mentorship by experienced partners
  • Camaraderie through work and social activities with the firm’s local and national attorneys
  • Allowance for CLE travel and bar expenses paid by the firm
  • Marketing allowance
  • 401K plan
  • Health & welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans available
  • HSA and FSA plans
  • Company provided life insurance
  • Company paid long-term disability coverage and available short-term disability coverage
  • Parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program

To be considered for this position, attach a writing sample to your application.

Why Hawkins Parnell & Young?

Hawkins Parnell is a national defense litigation firm that has represented many of the largest and most well-known companies in high-risk litigation and business disputes, including half of the Fortune 500. The 250-strong litigation team works with clients to develop winning defense strategies and, if necessary, try cases to verdict in all 50 states.

Over the last half-century, our success has relied on one distinction: OUR PEOPLE. We rely on the uniqueness of each team member to create a culture that drives innovation and exceptional results for our diverse client roster. Through actively embracing different backgrounds and perspectives, we foster an environment that is vibrant, challenging, and rewarding.
Hawkins Parnell & Young is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer