Ambitious Commercial Litigation Associate - Flexible Schedule

Jobot; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Chicago, IL, seeks an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate to join our thriving legal team and take on high-level litigation matters. This is an exceptional opportunity for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to advance their career.

The successful candidate will work directly with partners and clients, manage pleadings, discovery, and motions, and help develop litigation strategies in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in commercial litigation.
• Admission to the state bar.
• Exceptional legal writing, research, and communication skills.
• Proven experience in drafting and preparing pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation from investigation, pleadings and discovery.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct research on complex litigation issues to effectively provide legal advice.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to develop litigation strategies.
• Represent clients in court or before government agencies.
• Attend depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Manage relationships with clients to maintain the firm's reputation for excellence and client satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and other attorneys in the commercial litigation practice area.
• Stay updated with changes in law and inform clients about the implications of these changes on their cases.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Legal writing

Legal research

Client management

Negotiation

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jobot in Chicago, IL, seeks an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate to join our thriving legal team and take on high-level litigation matters. This is an exceptional opportunity for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to advance their career.

The successful candidate will work directly with partners and clients, manage pleadings, discovery, and motions, and help develop litigation strategies in a dynamic setting.