Chicago Business Litigation Associate

Pay: $140,000.00 - $175,000.00 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 country's 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