Commercial Litigation Associate

Jobot; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot, a well-established Chicago-based business law firm, is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate with 3+ years of experience to join its litigation practice. The role offers sophisticated disputes work, direct collaboration with experienced litigators, and ownership of substantive matters in a boutique setting.

With a strong emphasis on client relationships and courtroom skills, this position provides growth opportunities across state and federal courts, arbitrations, and appellate

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial or complex civil litigation experience.
• Active Illinois Bar admission required.
• Experience with breach of contract, business disputes, fraud, or insurance-related matters.
• Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and coordinate with partners.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Education

Illinois Bar admission

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate | 3+ Years | Established Chicago Litigation Boutique | Sophisticated Business Disputes & Growth Opportunities

Salary: $200,000 - $250,000 per year

A bit about us

We are working with a well-established Chicago-based business law firm seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate with 3+ years of experience to join its litigation practice. The firm represents businesses, entrepreneurs, shareholders, executives, and other clients in sophisticated commercial disputes throughout Illinois and beyond. Its litigation attorneys regularly appear in state and federal courts, arbitrations, and appellate proceedings, handling matters involving contract disputes, business torts, shareholder disagreements, fraud, fiduciary duty claims, and complex business litigation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to move beyond a large-firm environment into a more entrepreneurial, relationship-driven practice where they can work directly with experienced litigators, take ownership of substantive matters, and continue developing their courtroom and client advisory skills.

Why join us?

• Sophisticated Commercial Litigation: Work on a broad range of complex business disputes involving contracts, shareholders, fraud, fiduciary duties, real estate, insurance, and other commercial matters.
• Experienced Trial Attorneys: Collaborate with accomplished commercial litigators with extensive state and federal court experience.
• Meaningful Responsibility: Opportunity to take ownership of substantive litigation work and develop greater independence in case management.
• Diverse Client Base: Represent businesses and clients across a variety of industries and commercial sectors.
• Boutique Firm Environment: Enjoy the opportunity to work closely with partners and clients in a smaller, established Chicago law firm.
• Long-Term Career Development: Build your litigation practice, expand your client relationships, and continue developing your skills in a business-focused legal environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial litigation or complex civil litigation experience.
• Active Illinois Bar admission required.
• Experience handling breach of contract, business disputes, fraud, insurance-related litigation, or other commercial matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience with depositions, discovery, motion practice, and court appearances.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while collaborating with partners and other attorneys.
• State and federal court litigation experience preferred.
• Strong client communication skills and an interest in developing long-term client relationships. Handle sophisticated commercial and business litigation matters from inception through resolution.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.