Litigation Associate Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Litigation Associate make in Chicago, IL? The average Litigation Associate salary in Chicago, IL is $109,103 as of September 01, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $93,994 and $126,448. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Litigation Associate - Princeton, NJ

Fox Rothschild - Princeton , NJ

Fox Rothschild has an opening in Princeton, NJ for an associate in the Litigation Department. The ideal candidate will have two to three years of relevant litigation experience. We are not currently ...

Lawjobs.com - 1 day ago

INSURANCE DEFENSE ATTORNEY - Senior Litigation and Junior Litigation Associate - New York

Fleischner Potash LLP - New York , NY

Flexible / hybrid arrangements available Junior Litigation Associate Opportunity for newly graduated attorney and/or litigation attorney admitted in NY with 1-3 years experience handling the defense ...

Lawjobs.com - 58 days ago

Litigation Associate Attorney

Perkins Coie - Seattle , WA

The Seattle office is seeking a midlevel associate for the Energy & Environmental Litigation group. The position will focus on (i) complex environmental litigation matters, including those involving ...

iHire - 76 days ago

Associate Litigator

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP - Seattle , WA

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a mid-level associate with a minimum of two years' experience to join its commercial litigation group in Seattle. We prefer candidates with law-firm experience ...

iHire - 23 days ago

Looking for Associate Attorney - Personal Injury

De Vore Recruiting - Los Angeles , CA

You must be able to work independently and oversee a litigation team. Our cases involve car/bike ... Pay Rate : $120,000 to $150,000 DOE The post Looking for Associate Attorney - Personal Injury ...

Matador Jobs - 11 days ago

ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY ASSOCIATE

McCarter & English, LLP - Philadelphia , PA

McCarter & English, LLP is actively seeking an associate the to join its Environment & Energy ... Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience in environmental law involving litigation ...

Lawjobs.com - 71 days ago

What does a Litigation Associate do?

Common responsibilities of a Litigation Associate

Develop knowledge of the relevant statutory and family codes and their applicability to accounting principles in performance of forensic accounting.

February 17, 2023

Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally.

February 21, 2023

Assist in preparation of exhibits and background information for expert witness testimony.

May 18, 2023

Drafting various pleadings, including Motions, Memorandums of Law, Trial Briefs, etc.

January 20, 2023

Communicate with others verbally and in writing.

December 07, 2022

Handle all stages of employment defense litigation.

January 17, 2023

Provide legal advice and guidance on various employment law issues, including but not limited to ADA, FMLA, wage/hour, employment compliance and other areas requiring legal counsel to avoid or mitigate risks.

January 31, 2023

Active member of the State Bar of California with 3 or more years of significant litigation experience.

March 14, 2023

Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations as required.

March 18, 2023

Prepare legal documents such as pleadings, chronologies, deposition and/or trial binders for use by Attorneys.

May 01, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Litigation Associate in Chicago, IL

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93994

126448

109103

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97021

135410

114219

What is the average salary for Litigation Associate in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Litigation Associate in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Litigation Associate ranges from $93,994 to $126,448 with the average base salary of $109,103. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $97,021 to $135,410 with the average total cash compensation of $114,219.

View Average Salary for Litigation Associate as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$109,103	$93,994 - $126,448
Bonus	$5,116	$3,028 - $8,962
Total Pay	$114,219	$97,021 - $135,410

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Litigation Associate Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,523 - $127,159	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,523 - $127,159	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,415 - $127,014	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,487 - $127,111	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,487 - $127,111	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,371 - $124,265	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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