Commercial Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Competitive compensation

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Chicago is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to manage complex disputes through all phases of litigation. The ideal candidate will have 3–6 years of experience, strong academic credentials, and the ability to handle multiple matters under pressure.

Delaware or Illinois bar eligibility is required or expected soon. You will work closely with clients to outline legal strategies, prepare pleadings, and coordinate depositions, motions, and mediations.

Qualifications

• Three to six years of experience in all phases of complex commercial litigation.
• Experience in state and federal court preferred; arbitration experience beneficial.
• Must be licensed in Delaware or Illinois, or willing to obtain licensure promptly.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct factual investigations, manage discovery, and prepare pleadings for complex matters.
• Take depositions, argue motions, and participate in mediations.
• Communicate with clients to outline legal strategies and action plans.
• Assist in trials as needed and contribute to arbitration and administrative proceedings.

Skills

Academic excellence

Legal research

Client communication

Multitasking

Negotiation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

A law firm seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate in Chicago, IL, to manage complex commercial disputes. The role involves handling all phases of litigation, from factual investigations and discovery to depositions, motions, and mediation. The ideal candidate will possess strong academic credentials, excellent judgment, and the ability to thrive under pressure while managing multiple projects effectively.

Duties

• Conduct factual investigations, manage discovery, and prepare pleadings for complex commercial litigation matters.
• Take depositions, argue motions, and participate in mediations and administrative proceedings.
• Communicate regularly with clients to articulate legal strategies and courses of action.
• Second-chair trials or arbitrations as needed, demonstrating superior interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• Three to six years of experience in all phases of complex commercial litigation.
• Experience in both state and federal court is preferred; administrative and arbitration experience is beneficial.
• Must be licensed in Delaware or Illinois, or commit to obtaining a license as soon as possible.
• Demonstrated record of working well under pressure with exceptional judgment.

Education

• Excellent academic credentials from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active bar license in Delaware or Illinois, or commitment to obtain one promptly.

Skills

• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects and articulate legal strategies.
• Proactive, dynamic, and entrepreneurial mindset with varied backgrounds and interests.
• Superior interpersonal skills and a commitment to community engagement.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

This firm’s full service Chicago office practice focuses on managing a variety of legal matters including real estate, government, engineering, medicine, human relations, education, finance, telecommunications, construction, nonprofit, natural resources and environmental, litigation, intellectual property, health care, corporate, and mergers and acquisitions. They pride themselves on delivering efficient and effective services by ensuring that their attorneys understand each of their client’s objectives, expectations, and operations.