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Associate Attorney | Commercial Litigation

Associate Attorney | Commercial Litigation

JobotChicago, IL, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Reputable Firm with Structured Career Growth

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Salary : $140,000 - $180,000 per year

A bit about us :

We are a mid-sized, full-service law firm focused on serving privately held businesses, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals across a wide range of industries. We pride ourselves on delivering sophisticated legal solutions with practical business insight in areas including corporate, litigation, real estate, employment, and estate planning. We foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment where attorneys are encouraged to take ownership, grow their practice, and contribute to our clients’ long-term success.

Why join us?

Structured Career Development

Competitive Salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job Details

We are seeking a lateral litigation litigation associate to join our team, focusing on commercial litigation with a preference for experience in bankruptcy or foreclosure, construction, mechanics liens.

Job Responsibilities :

  • Handle commercial litigation matters including contract disputes, business torts, and partnership issues
  • Work on cases involving bankruptcy, foreclosure, mechanics liens, and construction-related claims
  • Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests / responses, and legal memoranda
  • Take and defend depositions; participate in court hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations
  • Collaborate closely with clients, experts, and internal teams to develop and execute litigation strategies
  • Ensure compliance with deadlines and maintain high-quality work under pressure

Qualifications :

  • J.D. and licensed to practice in Illinois (or eligible for admission)
  • 3–5 years of litigation experience preferred, though all qualified candidates will be considered
  • Prior exposure to bankruptcy, construction, mechanics liens, or foreclosure litigation is preferred but open to all civil litigation backgrounds
  • Excellent legal writing, research, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple cases, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
  • Comfortable with a 1800-hour annual billable requirement and one in-office day per week
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