Commercial Litigation Associate - AM LAW

LHH; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded healthcare

401k contributions

Profit share programs

Life and disability insurance

PTO and other paid leave

Job summary

A leading law firm in Chicago is seeking a skilled Commercial Litigation Associate with a minimum of 2 years in commercial litigation. This role involves managing all phases of litigation, including drafting motions and depositions, alongside experienced trial lawyers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background at an Am Law firm and must be admitted to the Illinois bar. The firm offers a compensation range of $250-$350k and comprehensive benefits in a collegial environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in commercial or complex litigation.
• Background at an Am Law firm or highly regarded litigation practice preferred.
• Experience with federal and/or state court litigation.

Responsibilities

• Managing all phases of commercial and business litigation.
• Drafting substantive motions, briefs, and discovery.
• Taking and defending fact and expert depositions.
• Participating in hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Working directly with partners and clients on case strategy and risk assessment.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Excellent legal writing

Analytical skills

Case-management skills

Education

Illinois bar admission

Job description

Overview

I am working with a leading Am Law–ranked law firm who is looking to hire a Commercial Litigation Associate to join its Chicago office.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high‑stakes business disputes for sophisticated clients, with meaningful responsibility and strong mentorship from experienced trial lawyers.

The Opportunity

The associate will handle a broad range of commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts, with exposure to significant disputes from early case strategy through trial preparation.

Key responsibilities

• Managing all phases of commercial and business litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trial support
• Drafting substantive motions, briefs, and discovery
• Taking and defending fact and expert depositions
• Participating in hearings, mediations, and arbitrations
• Working directly with partners and clients on case strategy and risk assessment

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 2+ years of experience in commercial or complex litigation
• Background at an Am Law firm or highly regarded litigation practice preferred
• Experience with federal and/or state court litigation
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and case‑management skills
• Illinois bar admission (or ability to obtain promptly)

What the firm is offering

• Am Law–ranked platform with a deep, well‑regarded litigation bench
• Exposure to sophisticated, market‑moving disputes, not narrow staffing roles
• Meaningful responsibility and early deposition / courtroom experience
• Collegial, professional culture with a long‑term growth runway
• Compensation range: $250-$350k (depending on experience)
• Leading benefits package that includes fully funded healthcare, 401k contributions, profit share programs, life and disability insurance, PTO and other forms of paid leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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