Attorney

Ascendion; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendion in Chicago, IL seeks an Associate Attorney in Commercial Litigation to handle high-value disputes across construction and contracts. You will engage in litigation, arbitration, legal strategy, and client matters with hands-on involvement in sophisticated cases.

The role emphasizes excellent legal research and writing, strong analytical and advocacy abilities, and capacity to work both independently and as part of a team. Hybrid work arrangement in Chicago.

Qualifications

• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical and advocacy abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-value litigation, arbitration, and client matters with strategic oversight.
• Contribute to legal strategy, research, and writing on commercial and construction disputes.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to advance cases in state, federal, and arbitration settings.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Advocacy

Independent and teamwork

Job description

Hiring: Associate Attorney – Commercial Litigation

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

What if your next litigation role put you in the room for the cases that actually make you sharper?

A highly respected Chicago litigation practice is looking for an Associate Attorney to work on sophisticated commercial and construction disputes involving complex contracts, major projects, and significant claims.

This is not a role where you simply watch from the sidelines. You’ll have the opportunity to get hands-on with high-value litigation, arbitration, legal strategy, research, writing, and client matters while working alongside experienced litigators.

Why consider it?

• State and federal court experience
• Domestic and international arbitration exposure
• Construction and contract disputes
• Meaningful responsibility and client interaction
• Strong opportunity to sharpen your litigation skills

What we're looking for:

• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Strong analytical and advocacy abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

If you're ready to move beyond simply “working on cases” and start building a serious commercial litigation practice, this could be your next move.

The annual salary for this position is between $180,000 to $230,000. Pay within this range may be influenced by geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.