Chicago | Hybrid
$225,000 – $275,000+
A highly respected national law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office.
This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing businesses, financial institutions, and other clients in sophisticated commercial disputes in state and federal courts.
• 2+ years of commercial litigation, business litigation, or complex litigation experience
• Experience handling sophisticated business disputes, including contract disputes, business torts, shareholder disputes, and other commercial litigation matters
• Experience with all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
• Experience litigating matters in state and federal courts
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Ability to independently manage matters while working directly with clients
• Experience with arbitration, appellate work, and trial experience is a plus
• Excellent academic credentials
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted
Sophisticated commercial litigation platform
Exposure to complex business disputes and high-stakes litigation
Significant client interaction and responsibility
Strong mentorship and professional development
Collaborative and team-oriented environment
Partnership-track opportunity
Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.
Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. I'm happy to provide additional information and discuss how this role compares to others currently on the market.
Confidential inquiries welcome.
Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition
devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com