Commercial Litigation Associate (Junior)

Steptoe & Johnson LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 235,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Steptoe LLP is seeking a Junior Commercial Litigation Associate with 2-3 years of litigation experience to join their Chicago office. The role involves drafting legal documents, managing cases, and engaging with clients and opposing counsel. Ideal candidates will possess strong research, writing, and communication skills, as well as a JD degree. A commitment to a collaborative environment and an eagerness to take on responsibilities are essential.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits

Training and mentorship

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of litigation experience required.
• Track record of academic and professional excellence.
• Bar membership required in the practicing jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Draft briefs and motions.
• Handle fact and expert discovery.
• Engage in deposition and trial preparation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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Position(s) Applying for

Commercial Litigation Associate (Junior)

Steptoe LLP seeks an associate with 2-3 years of litigation experience to join the Firm's Commercial Litigation practice group in our Chicago office. Qualified candidates will have experience drafting briefs and motions, handling fact and expert discovery, and engaging in deposition and trial preparation. Candidates must have strong interpersonal, communication, research, analysis, and writing skills, as well as a track record of academic and professional excellence. They should be prepared to assume significant responsibility in the management of their matters, and to take on a front-facing role with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts.

Our associates receive meaningful, hands-on legal work at every stage of their careers. We are looking for self-starters ready to assume immediate responsibility as an integral part of high performing, collaborative firmwide teams with our lawyers in various offices and remotely, and able to multitask and work with sometimes multiple overlapping projects and deadlines. We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits in a collegial working environment that provides training and mentorship.

Candidates must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, a track record of insightful research and analysis, and persuasive writing abilities. Steptoe offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits in a collegial working environment that offers training and mentorship. The expected salary for this position is $235,000 - $260,000, depending on experience.

A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required. Bar membership, active and in good standing, in the jurisdiction where you are practicing, is also required. For consideration, please submit cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample. We are not accepting clerkship applications from Search Firms.

Steptoe LLP is an equal opportunity employer EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any basis proscribed by applicable statutes.