Attorney

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

Job summary

Ascendion in Chicago, IL is seeking an Associate Attorney to join a respected commercial litigation practice. You will handle sophisticated commercial and construction disputes, including complex contracts, major projects, and high-stakes claims.

This role offers hands-on experience with high‑value litigation, arbitration, legal strategy, research, writing, and client matters, working alongside experienced litigators in a hybrid, collaborative environment that emphasizes practical skill-building.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Engage in high-value litigation and arbitration.
• Develop legal strategy and conduct legal research.
• Draft pleadings, memos, and briefs.
• Interact with clients and manage matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Advocacy

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.