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.

JPC-1137

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: IL bar. 4+ yrs of complete litigation experience in state and federal court. must be under 50 years old

• Nice to haves:

• Preferred Years as Associate: 4-7

• Additional context: Relocation- [yesno]. Packages - [yesno]

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 4 to 5 years directly relevant experience: $140,000 to $152,500

• 6 years directly relevant experience: $152,500 to $165,000

• 7+ years directly relevant experience with strong complex litigation and courtroom experience: $165,000 to $175,000

Submission Email: Name / Jessica -

JThomas@ralaw.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

National full-service law firm seeking a Chicago Business Litigation Associate Attorney for complex civil and commercial litigation. Role includes pleadings, discovery, court appearances, research, writing, and partner support from case inception. Must have 4+ years of state and federal complex litigation experience and an active Illinois law license in good standing.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Chicago Business Litigation Associate - Roetzel & Andress - JPC 1137 - Source

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• Client job title: Chicago Business Litigation Associate

• Location: Chicago, IL

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 4

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Business Litigation Associate, Commercial Litigation Associate, Litigation Associate Attorney, Complex Litigation Attorney, Civil Litigation Attorney, Trial Associate, Illinois Bar, Federal Court, State Court, Pleadings, Discovery, Motion Practice

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: No

• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): Atty, 4-7 lit, Chicago.