Business Litigation Associate

Permanent Placements LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 310,000 - 375,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Wellness program

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC client, a national law firm, seeks a Litigation Associate with 4-6 years of commercial litigation experience to join its Chicago office. The role involves drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, and assisting with trial preparation in state and federal courts.

The ideal candidate will have strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills, excellent academics, and a collaborative approach to working within a litigation

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of commercial litigation experience
• Experience litigating matters in Illinois state and federal courts
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Excellent academic and professional credentials

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and dispositive motions
• Conduct legal research
• Manage discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Support trial preparation

Skills

Commercial litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Deposition handling

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Our client, a highly regarded national law firm, is seeking a Litigation Associate with 4-6 years of experience to join its Chicago office. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level attorney looking to work on sophisticated, high-stakes commercial disputes in both Illinois state and federal courts.

The ideal candidate will have experience handling complex commercial litigation matters, including drafting pleadings and dispositive motions, conducting legal research, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, and supporting trial preparation. Judicial clerkship experience is preferred but not required. Successful candidates will possess strong analytical, writing, and advocacy skills, along with outstanding academic credentials and a demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative litigation team.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 4-6 years of commercial litigation experience
• Experience litigating matters in Illinois state and federal courts
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Excellent academic and professional credentials
• $310,000 - $375,000/year, commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement benefits
• Wellness and commuter benefit programs

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