Associate Litigation Attorney

Associate Litigation Attorney Atlas Law Center Lombard, IL Job Details Full-time $85,000 - $105,000 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Leadership development Alternative dispute resolution Legal case management

AI Bar Full Job Description Associate Litigation Attorney Type:

Full Time | Permanent |

Hybrid or Remote Compensation:

$85,000 to $105,000 annually, based on experience, licensure, jurisdictional reach, and litigation capability

Signing Bonus:

$5,000 for qualified hires, subject to offer terms, start date, and strategic hiring alignment

Location:

Hybrid in Lombard, Illinois, or remote for qualified candidates based on licensure, experience, and team alignment Build the Future of Plaintiff Side Litigation Atlas Law Center is hiring an Associate Litigation Attorney to help advance plaintiff side employment and consumer litigation inside one of the most structured, technology enabled litigation firms in the country. This role is designed for a licensed attorney who wants real federal litigation experience, meaningful client impact, strong mentorship, AI enabled systems, and a clear path to becoming an elite federal litigator. Illinois licensure is preferred. Candidates eligible for Illinois admission, admission on motion, or another available Illinois admission pathway may be considered. Highly qualified attorneys outside Illinois are also encouraged to apply and will be evaluated based on litigation experience, writing ability, jurisdictional reach, and alignment with Atlas standards. At Atlas, you will not represent corporations. You will represent people seeking accountability after their rights have been ignored, violated, or dismissed. Their lives can change when litigation is handled with clarity, speed, care, and precision. This is not a traditional associate attorney role. It is a chance to build litigation skill inside a high volume, high accountability, plaintiff focused system designed for the future of law. About Atlas Law Center Atlas Law Center represents clients in employment and consumer protection matters across the United States. We file and resolve thousands of federal matters annually and serve clients who are often facing some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Our firm is built around a clear operating model: Structured litigation teams that own the full client journey Attorney led strategy supported by strong paralegal execution AI enabled tools that improve speed, consistency, and quality Atlas University, our internal training and certification platform Clear accountability, weekly feedback, and measurable growth Our mission is to deliver justice with structure, compassion, and excellence. We believe clients should feel informed, protected, and respected at every stage of the process. The Role As an Associate Litigation Attorney, you will work within a litigation team responsible for moving cases forward with urgency, precision, and care. You will be trained, coached, and expected to take ownership of meaningful litigation work early.

Your work may include:

Drafting and filing charges, federal complaints, discovery, motions, and other litigation documents Managing active litigation matters within structured systems and deadlines Preparing for and participating in mediations, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation Working directly with clients to provide clarity, confidence, and advocacy Collaborating with paralegals, senior attorneys, legal operations, and AI enabled tools Contributing to case strategy, issue spotting, and litigation quality Building the judgment, confidence, and presence required of a strong federal litigator You will not be left alone to figure it out. You will receive structure, mentorship, review, and feedback. You will also be expected to prepare, improve, communicate clearly, and take ownership of your work. What the First 90 Days Look Like During your first 90 days, you will be integrated into Atlas University, our litigation systems, and your assigned Core Unit. You will complete Level 1 Atlas University training, begin drafting and filing litigation documents, move active cases through structured workflows, participate in strategy sessions, receive weekly coaching on legal writing and litigation judgment, and build fluency in the Atlas approach to federal litigation. The goal is ownership, progress, quality, and trust. Candidate Profile You may be a strong fit if you are: A licensed attorney ready to contribute in a serious litigation environment Preferably licensed in Illinois, or eligible for Illinois admission, admission on motion, or another available Illinois admission pathway An attorney outside Illinois with strong litigation ability who wants to be part of an elite plaintiff side litigation platform A strong legal writer with working knowledge of federal litigation procedure Motivated by client impact, structure, measurable growth, and high standards Comfortable receiving coaching, feedback, and accountability Interested in using AI and legal technology to improve legal service, not replace legal judgment Ready to serve real clients with urgency, compassion, and precision What Success Looks Like Success at Atlas means showing up prepared, thinking critically, caring deeply, and improving consistently. You will be expected to move cases forward, communicate clearly, meet deadlines, protect client trust, and produce quality legal work inside a structured system. You will have support, but you will also be accountable. This role is best suited for an attorney who wants more than a job. It is for someone who wants to develop into a stronger litigator, serve vulnerable clients, and help shape the future of plaintiff side legal practice. Why Atlas At Atlas, you will serve real clients and handle meaningful work. You will not spend years waiting for litigation exposure. You will be trained, supported, measured, and challenged. You will join a firm that has resolved more than 2,500 federal matters in the past 12 months and supported more than 3,000 clients through some of the most difficult legal moments of their lives. You will work inside a system built for scale, but centered on people. Compensation and Benefits Annual salary of $85,000 to $105,000 based on experience, licensure, jurisdictional reach, and litigation capability Signing bonus of $5,000 for qualified hires, subject to offer terms, start date, and strategic alignment 401(k) program Health, dental, vision, and life insurance Paid time off CLE and license payment support Structured mentorship and attorney development Full access to Atlas University and leadership development pathways Hybrid and remote opportunities based on location, licensure, experience, and team alignment Work Location and Licensure This role may be hybrid for Chicagoland candidates or remote for qualified candidates outside the area. Illinois licensure is preferred. Candidates eligible for Illinois admission, admission on motion, or another available Illinois admission pathway may be considered. Highly qualified attorneys outside Illinois are also encouraged to apply and will be evaluated based on litigation experience, writing ability, jurisdictional reach, and alignment with Atlas standards. Occasional travel may be required for court appearances, training, team meetings, or client related matters. How to Apply Please submit your resume to: Qualified candidates may later be asked to provide a writing sample and respond to a short mission alignment question. Atlas Law Center In the Service of Humanity Built for the World Ahead This is not a traditional legal job. This is a role for attorneys who want to build skill, serve clients, and help shape a more structured, accessible, and client centered future for litigation.

Pay:

$85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you currently licensed to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction? Are you open to a hybrid role in Lombard, Illinois, or a remote arrangement based on team alignment and business need? Do you have federal litigation, employment law, consumer protection, or plaintiff side litigation experience? How many years of litigation experience do you have?

License/Certification:

Illinois Bar License (Preferred)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Lombard, IL 60148