Commercial Litigation Associate - Chicago

Foley & Lardner LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 290,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement

Disability and Life insurance

Adoption Assistance

Backup Care for Dependents

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP in Chicago seeks an associate with 4-5 years of litigation experience to join the Commercial Litigation Practice Group. The position requires strong legal writing and oral advocacy and experience handling complex business litigation in Illinois state and federal courts.

The ideal candidate will develop case strategy, manage discovery, draft sophisticated pleadings, conduct depositions, and lead trial preparation.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school and in good standing with Illinois Bar.
• 4-5 years of litigation experience in commercial matters.
• Strong legal writing and oral advocacy.
• Ability to manage cases and supervise junior attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute case strategy.
• Manage discovery and draft pleadings.
• Take depositions and prepare witnesses.
• Lead settlement conferences and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with clients, opposing counsel, and experts.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Case strategy

Discovery management

Depositions

Trial preparation

Client coordination

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Foley & Lardner is seeking an associate with 4-5 years of litigation experience (class years 2021-2022) to join the Commercial Litigation Practice Group in our Chicago office. Qualified candidates must be persuasive legal writers and oral advocates with substantial experience handling complex business litigation matters and navigating the practices and procedures of Illinois state and federal courts. Relevant experience should include developing and executing case strategy, managing all phases of written and document discovery, researching and drafting sophisticated pleadings, dispositive motions, and other court filings, conducting and defending depositions, preparing witnesses for testimony, appearing for status conferences and hearings, and arguing motions.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide mix of sophisticated matters as part of strong client teams. Candidates should have experience independently managing significant aspects of litigation matters, coordinating with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other case team members, and providing strategic guidance throughout the litigation process. The associate will also have opportunities to lead and manage cases, oversee junior attorneys, and take ownership of key litigation responsibilities. Participation in settlement conferences and negotiations and significant trial preparation experience are preferred.

The ideal candidate will be proactive and entrepreneurial, with a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and an exceptional work ethic. Candidates must be comfortable interacting directly and regularly with partners and clients and should demonstrate the initiative and judgment necessary to identify opportunities, anticipate case needs, and help drive matters forward.

We are seeking a well-rounded, dynamic, and highly motivated associate who has demonstrated an ability to thrive in a sophisticated practice and a busy, collaborative environment. This associate will contribute to advancing the long-term strategic objectives of our Litigation Department. We value collegiality, creativity, and intellectual curiosity among our lawyers and seek to make the practice both professionally and personally rewarding. Top academics required.

To be considered, candidates must hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school and must be in good standing and an active member of the Illinois Bar.

The expected salary range for this position is between $290,000 - $350,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, experience, internal pay equity at Foley, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement
• Disability and Life insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Backup Care for Dependents

Foley & Lardner LLP is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled.