Complex Commercial Litigation Associate (2020-2022) - Chicago

Permanent Placements LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC is seeking a mid-level Litigation Associate to join the Complex Commercial Litigation group in Chicago. The ideal candidate should have 3 to 5 years of experience in broad-based commercial litigation at a top-tier law firm or equivalent experience.

This role involves significant responsibilities across all stages of litigation in both Illinois state and federal courts, offering exposure to high-stakes disputes in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of general litigation experience in a top-tier law firm.
• Experience managing complex commercial litigation matters.
• Strong writing, research, and case management skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle and support matters through all stages of litigation.
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and briefs.
• Conduct legal research and case analysis.
• Coordinate litigation strategy and case management.
• Manage large-scale discovery in complex matters.
• Take and defend depositions.

Skills

General litigation experience

Strong writing skills

Research skills

Case management skills

Organizational skills

Analytical abilities

Communication abilities

Education

Admission to the Illinois State Bar

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

Permanent Placements is searching on behalf of ourclient, a leading global law firm, to identify a mid-level Litigation Associate to join its Complex Commercial Litigation group in Chicago.

The firm is seeking an experienced and driven attorney with a strong foundation in broad-based commercial litigation. The ideal candidate will have three to five years of experience (2020-2022)gained at a top-tier law firm or comparable experience, such as a federal judicial clerkship.

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-stakes, complex disputes, with meaningful involvement across all phases of litigation in both Illinois state and federal courts.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle and support matters through all stages of litigation, including pleadings, motions, discovery, expert development, and trial
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and briefs
• Conduct legal research and case analysis
• Coordinate litigation strategy and case management across Illinois state and federal courts
• Manage large‑scale discovery in complex matters
• Take and defend depositions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of general litigation experience in a top‑tier law firm or similar setting (judicial clerkship experience considered)
• Experience managing complex commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Strong writing, research, and case management skills
• Excellent academic credentials
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication abilities
• Admission to the Illinois State Bar required

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a high‑performing and collaborative litigation team working on sophisticated and high‑profile matters in a dynamic practice environment.