Business Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Chicago, IL, seeks a Business Litigation Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of commercial litigation experience. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional academic achievement, excellent writing skills, and strong interpersonal skills. They must demonstrate the ability to function independently and within a team environment.

Duties:

• Handle a caseload of business litigation matters from inception to resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, hearings, and depositions.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Illinois State Bar (or willingness to become admitted).
• 3-6 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Demonstrated writing ability, particularly in legal drafting.
• Experience overseeing and managing paralegals and junior attorneys.
• Exceptional academic achievement.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the Illinois State Bar (or willingness to become admitted).

Skills:

• Exceptional writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to function independently and within a team.
• Legal research and analytical skills.
• Courtroom advocacy skills.

Law offices are located in Chicago, St. Louis, Southern Illinois and Washington, D.C. More than three-hundred and twenty-five talented attorneys are employed at the legal practice. They represent clients throughout the U.S. Practice areas and industries are all-inclusive. Admiralty-maritime, banking, health care and state-local government are some of their practice disciplines. Diversity in the labor force is supported at the firm. The law practice embraces community service involvement.