Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Chicago, IL, is seeking a dedicated Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of litigation experience to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in drafting brief motions, handling discovery, and preparing for trials. They should also possess exceptional interpersonal, communication, research, analysis, and writing skills.

Duties:

• Draft briefs and motions to support clients' litigation needs.
• Manage fact and expert discovery, including document review, interrogatories, and requests for production.
• Prepare for and engage in depositions and trial preparation.
• Assume significant responsibility in the management of assigned matters.
• Play a front-facing role with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of litigation experience.
• Strong academic and professional excellence.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active and in good standing membership with the Illinois Bar Association.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Bar membership, active and in good standing, in IL is required.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional research and analysis abilities.
• Proficiency in drafting legal briefs and motions.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client interactions.
• Trial preparation and deposition experience.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities effectively.

Benefits: The law firm offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits in a collegial working environment.

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.