Commercial Litigation Associate (Junior)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate with 2-3 years of experience to join its practice group in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, research, analysis, and writing skills, and be ready to take on significant responsibilities in managing cases and interacting with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts.

Duties

• Draft briefs and motions.
• Handle fact and expert discovery.
• Engage in deposition and trial preparation.
• Manage client interactions and case responsibilities.
• Collaborate with firmwide teams on various projects.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of litigation experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven research and analytical abilities.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage overlapping projects.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active bar membership in good standing in the practicing jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Insightful research and analysis.
• Persuasive writing abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Dependent care and health care flexible spending accounts.
• 401K Plan and Profit-Sharing.
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time-Off.
• Robust Wellness Program.

A general practice firm that has specialist lawyers in many areas of law, this firm's attorneys have unrivaled experience in law and government as several of them have served in various capacities across multiple agencies and administrations. The firm vigorously advocates for clients' interests through the utilization of its unparalleled expertise in the areas of energy, transactional law, and patent & technology litigation, while protecting clients' data through its extensive use of privacy and cybersecurity measures. Home to over 500 lawyers, the firm places a high value on its human resources, and this is evident in the high career advancement levels achieved by its attorneys. The firm also promotes family values and social inclusivity among its staff.