Litigation Associate

About Us:

Goldberg Kohn is a respected midsize law firm known for its excellence, integrity, and collaborative culture. For over 50 years, we have provided top-tier legal services to a diverse client base while maintaining a close-knit, supportive work environment. We take pride in fostering a workplace where every team member is valued, professional growth is encouraged, and work-life balance is respected. Our firm offers the sophistication of a large firm with the camaraderie and agility of a boutique practice, making it an ideal place for individuals who thrive in a dynamic and team-oriented setting. 

Goldberg Kohn has served as counsel to clients ranging from private to Fortune 100 companies, as well as domestic counsel to companies headquartered throughout the world. Our litigators have a reputation for possessing great depth of knowledge, being highly tenacious and producing excellent results. From its office in Chicago, GK represents litigants in state and federal courts around the country, including cases in the U.S. Supreme Court.  Our highly selective hiring process targets not only exemplary academic achievement and intellectual rigor, but also entrepreneurial ambition, interpersonal intelligence, and a spirit of kindness. Illustrating the personal satisfaction our attorneys enjoy from working at the firm, the average tenure of GK attorneys within the litigation group exceeds 15 years.

We are seeking a highly skilled associate with 1-3 years of experience in commercial litigation to handle significant and sophisticated matters.  Candidate must have:

• a J.D. from a top 14 law school with a minimum 3.2 GPA, or 
• grades placing the applicant in the top 10% of the class from a top 50 law school
• experience in commercial litigation

What We offer:

• A collegial and professional environment with top-tier mentors
• Intellectually challenging work with high-profile clients
• One-on-one mentorship and continuous legal training
• Flexible schedule and work-life balance
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Compensation & Benefits: 

The base salary range for this full-time position is $205,000 - $220,000. Within the range, individual pay is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. You can find additional information about our compensation and benefits package here. 

How to apply:

Please submit your resume, law school transcript, and writing sample. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.  

Goldberg Kohn is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.