Commercial Litigation Associate

Foley & Lardner LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking an experienced litigation associate to handle complex business matters in Illinois state and federal courts. The role requires developing case strategy, managing all phases of discovery, and drafting pleadings, motions, and other court filings.

The attorney will conduct and defend depositions, prep witnesses, and appear at conferences and hearings, while mentoring junior lawyers and guiding case strategy.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have substantial experience handling complex business litigation matters.
• Strong understanding of Illinois state and federal court practices and procedures.
• Experience developing case strategy and managing all phases of discovery.
• Ability to draft sophisticated pleadings, dispositive motions and other filings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and defend depositions; prepare witnesses for testimony.
• Appear for status conferences and hearings; argue motions.
• Independently manage major aspects of litigation and coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and team members.
• Provide strategic guidance throughout the litigation process and oversee junior attorneys.
• Lead and manage cases; take ownership of key litigation responsibilities; participate in settlement discussions.

Skills

Complex litigation

Discovery management

Drafting pleadings and motions

Case strategy development

Deposition experience

Witness preparation

Court appearances

Leadership and mentoring

Settlement negotiations

Trial preparation

Education

J.D. with top academic standing

Job description

Overview

• Candidates must have substantial experience handling complex business litigation matters and navigating the practices and procedures of Illinois state and federal courts.
• The role requires expertise in developing and executing case strategy, managing all phases of written and document discovery, and drafting sophisticated pleadings, dispositive motions, and other court filings.
• Responsibilities include conducting and defending depositions, preparing witnesses for testimony, appearing for status conferences and hearings, and arguing motions.
• The associate will independently manage significant aspects of litigation, coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other case team members, and provide strategic guidance throughout the litigation process.
• The position offers opportunities to lead and manage cases, oversee junior attorneys, and take ownership of key litigation responsibilities.
• Preferred experience includes participation in settlement conferences and negotiations, and significant trial preparation experience.
• Top academics are required for this position.