Chicago Business Litigation Associate

Pay: $140000.00 - $175000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected national law firm with a busy growing litigation practice and a strong platform for long-term career growth.
• Work on complex business litigation matters in state and federal court with meaningful partner interaction and hands-on case responsibility.
• Build your courtroom drafting discovery and client-management skills while supporting sophisticated civil litigation from inception forward.
• Step into a collaborative professional environment that values excellence integrity client service and strong legal judgment.
• Enjoy a competitive compensation package comprehensive benefits 401(k)/profit sharing paid time off paid holidays transportation allowance employee assistance resources and access to the Calm app.

Location: This is an on-site opportunity based in Chicago Illinois offering the chance to build your litigation career in one of the countrys most active legal markets.

Note: Candidates must have 4 years of complex litigation experience in state and federal courts be licensed to practice law in Illinois and be in good standing with the ARDC.

About Us

We are a full-service national law firm with a busy and growing litigation practice. Our team is known for high-quality client service practical legal strategy strong advocacy and a collegial professional culture. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Prepare pleadings motions discovery briefs and other litigation documents in complex business and civil litigation matters.
• Appear in Illinois state court and federal court for hearings conferences and other litigation proceedings.
• Support partners throughout the full litigation lifecycle including case assessment strategy discovery motion practice and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and draft persuasive written work product with accuracy clarity and strong legal analysis.
• Manage deadlines priorities client needs and multiple active matters in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Collaborate with partners attorneys clients and internal teams to move matters forward efficiently and professionally.
• Meet or exceed monthly billable hour expectations while maintaining excellent quality and responsiveness.

Qualifications

• 4 years of complex litigation experience in state and federal courts.
• Active Illinois law license and good standing with the ARDC required.
• Strong research writing analytical and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience drafting pleadings discovery motions and litigation correspondence.
• Ability to manage multiple matters deadlines and partner priorities with sound judgment.
• Strong attention to detail organization professionalism and client-service mindset.
• Ability to pass a background check as a condition of employment.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will join a highly respected litigation team where your work matters your development is supported and your legal skills will continue to grow. We offer the structure and resources of a national platform with the hands-on experience mentorship and responsibility that ambitious litigation associates want. This is a strong opportunity for an Illinois-licensed attorney who wants sophisticated work meaningful courtroom exposure and a long-term path in business litigation.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: IL bar. 4 yrs of complete litigation experience in state and federal court. must be under 50 years old

• Nice to haves:

• Preferred Years as Associate: 4-7

• Additional context: Relocation- yesno. Packages - yesno

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 4 to 5 years directly relevant experience: $140000 to $152500

6 years directly relevant experience: $152500 to $165000

7 years directly relevant experience with strong complex litigation and courtroom experience: $165000 to $175000

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Quick Recruiter Reference

National full-service law firm seeking a Chicago Business Litigation Associate Attorney for complex civil and commercial litigation. Role includes pleadings discovery court appearances research writing and partner support from case inception. Must have 4 years of state and federal complex litigation experience and an active Illinois law license in good standing.

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