Clark Hill is seeking a Litigation Associate with 2+ years of experience to join its trust and estate controversy group in Chicago, IL. All candidates must be licensed and in good standing with the Illinois Bar. Trust and estate controversy experience is not required, but candidates must possess an interest in trust, estate, and guardianship litigation and administration The ideal candidate will possess the following skillsets: Trial preparation and courtroom experience, including file responsibility, motion practice, and deposition experience Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced, high-volume environment Exceptional advocacy, research, writing, and negotiation skills Strong academic credentials Strong interpersonal and communication skills The salary range for this position at the time of posting is $140,000 - $160,000 annually, based upon a full-time work schedule. Actual compensation will be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to employee qualifications, relevant experience, skill sets, training, internal equity, and market data. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, Clark Hill offers employees the ability to participate in health insurance with optional HSA/FSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, 401K, vacation, sick time, parking/public transportation allowance, and an employee assistance program. Clark Hill is an AmLaw 200 law firm with 28 offices across the United States, Ireland, and Mexico. With 700+ attorneys, our value proposition is simple. We offer our clients an exceptional team, dedicated to the delivery of outstanding service. We recruit and develop talented individuals and empower them to contribute to our rich diversity of legal and industry experience. We work in agile, collaborative teams, partnering with our clients to help them reach and exceed their business goals. Clark Hill is committed to an aggressive growth strategy through the hiring of associates, counsel, and members who fit our culture, embrace the goals of our strategic plan, and bring the skills and experience to our firm that are critical to serving the needs of our clients. Successful Clark Hill employees have a track record of solid academic credentials, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Clark Hill is a collaborative environment which provides for both a professional and personally rewarding career.