About the Position:
Our client, a growing and thriving Am Law 50 firm, has an immediate need for an experienced litigator to join its practice in Chicago as a mid-level associate. Opportunity for a broad litigation practice, direct partner and client interaction, and an excellent platform for significant professional growth.
Highlights:
· Top of market compensation
· Broad commercial litigation practice, including antitrust, financial disputes, real estate and construction matters, intellectual property, products liability, professional liability defense, securities, and white collar criminal defense
· Ranked as a leading firm for quality of life, associate satisfaction, and pro bono work
· Strong partner mentorship
· Wellness initiatives, including unplug and recharge time, online resources, and gym subsidies
· Named a “Highly Recommended” Firm by Benchmark Litigation
· Over 30 commercial litigators in the firm named as 2025 “Best Lawyers in America”
· Firm recognized as Client Service All-Stars by BTI Consulting
· Ranked as a top firm for diversity, with affinity groups for women, attorneys of color, veterans, and LGBTQ+ attorneys
Responsibilities:
· Work on all aspects of commercial litigation, from pre-trial discovery through trial
· Brief writing, including motions to dismiss, class certification motions, and summary judgment motions
Required Qualifications:
· 3-5 years of commercial litigation experience, including discovery, motions, and trial preparation
· Experience in class action defense is a plus
· Strong proficiency in brief writing
Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)