Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney
A well-established Chicago-area business law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney with approximately 2–4 years of commercial litigation and/or construction litigation experience.
This is an excellent opportunity for a developing litigator who wants meaningful responsibility, direct exposure to experienced attorneys, and the opportunity to work on a diverse mix of sophisticated business disputes.
The Practice
The litigation practice handles matters involving:
- Commercial and business disputes
- Breach of contract
- Construction litigation and construction defects
- Mechanic’s liens
- Real estate and property disputes
- Partnership and shareholder disputes
- Business torts
- Lease and contractual disputes
- Related complex civil litigation
The firm represents both plaintiffs and defendants and works with businesses, construction companies, property owners, developers, financial institutions, and other commercial clients.
Responsibilities
- Manage litigation matters with increasing independence
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive filings
- Handle written discovery
- Take and defend depositions
- Conduct legal research and develop case strategy
- Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings
- Communicate directly with clients and opposing counsel
- Assist with trial preparation and resolution strategy
Qualifications
- Approximately 2–4 years of litigation experience
- Commercial litigation and/or construction litigation experience strongly preferred
- Illinois Bar admission
- Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills
- Experience with discovery, depositions, and motion practice
- Ability to manage deadlines and matters independently
- Interest in developing a broad commercial litigation practice
The Opportunity
This is a strong opportunity for an attorney who wants to continue building real litigation experience without being confined to one narrow case @type.
The firm offers the sophistication and variety of a larger practice while maintaining the direct access, responsibility, and client interaction of a smaller firm.
