Commercial Litigation Associate

Jobot; Lisle (IL); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life/LTD

HSA

Section 125 plan

Bar dues

Business development assistance

Hybrid work

Job summary

Jobot, a respected Chicago-area business law firm, seeks an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate with 7+ years of experience and a strong background in commercial litigation. The role offers 1800 billable hours, a base salary of $200K–$225K+ depending on experience, significant bonus potential, and firm-paid health insurance.

You will handle sophisticated matters from inception to resolution, mentor junior attorneys, and work directly with partners and clients in a hybrid downtown Chicago

Qualifications

• 7+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong background in commercial/business litigation.
• Illinois Bar admission.
• Strong writing, research and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience independently managing sophisticated matters.
• Trial/arbitration experience is a plus.
• Portable business is not required, but attorneys with existing client relationships or an interest in business development are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Handle sophisticated commercial and business litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Manage complex disputes involving contracts, businesses, real estate, construction, partnerships/shareholders and other commercial matters.
• Draft and argue substantive and dispositive motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Handle hearings, mediations, arbitrations and trial preparation.
• Work directly with clients and senior partners on litigation strategy.
• Mentor junior attorneys and take on a meaningful role within the litigation group.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Writing

Research

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate

$200000 - $250000 per year | Lisle, IL | On-site | Permanent

$200K-225k+ Base | 1,800 Hours | Complex Commercial Litigation | Hybrid Downtown Chicago

A bit about us:

A highly respected, established Chicago business law firm is looking to add an experienced Commercial Litigation Attorney to its growing litigation team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior litigator who wants sophisticated commercial work, meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and long-term growth without the billable expectations of BigLaw.

Why join us?

• 1,800 billable-hour requirement
• $200K–$225K+ base salary, depending on experience
• Significant bonus potential
• 100% firm-paid PPO health insurance
• Strong benefits including life/LTD, HSA and Section 125 plan
• Firm-paid bar dues, professional memberships and business-development expenses
• Sophisticated commercial litigation without BigLaw hours
• Direct partner/client exposure and meaningful responsibility
• Established mid-size platform with genuine long-term growth opportunity
• Hybrid flexibility
• Chicago office with approximately 50 attorneys firmwide

Job Details

What You'll Be Doing:

• Handle sophisticated commercial and business litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Manage complex disputes involving contracts, businesses, real estate, construction, partnerships/shareholders and other commercial matters
• Draft and argue substantive and dispositive motions
• Take and defend depositions
• Handle hearings, mediations, arbitrations and trial preparation
• Work directly with clients and senior partners on litigation strategy
• Mentor junior attorneys and take on a meaningful role within the litigation group

What We’re Looking For:

• 7+ years of litigation experience
• Strong background in commercial/business litigation
• Illinois Bar admission
• Strong writing, research and oral advocacy skills
• Experience independently managing sophisticated matters
• Trial/arbitration experience is a plus
• Portable business is not required, but attorneys with existing client relationships or an interest in business development are encouraged

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.