Complex Commercial Litigation Associate (3–6 yrs) – Chicago

Interlink Talent Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 220,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Interlink Talent Solutions is recruiting for a leading Am Law 100 firm in Chicago seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate with 3–6 years of experience. The role offers exposure to complex commercial disputes, mass torts, and high-stakes business litigation with substantial hands-on responsibilities.

You will join a collaborative team providing direct client interaction and opportunities to manage matters across all litigation stages, including depositions, motions, and trial preparation.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in complex commercial litigation.
• Experience handling substantive aspects of litigation including discovery, depositions, motion practice and trial preparation.
• Active Illinois or Delaware Bar admission or commitment to admission soon.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex commercial litigation, mass torts, product liability and other business disputes.
• Manage all phases of litigation from initial case assessment through discovery, trial prep and resolution.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs and other substantive legal documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions, manage discovery and coordinate document production.
• Prepare and argue motions before state and federal courts.
• Participate in mediations, settlements and ADR proceedings.
• Assist with trial and arbitration preparation including witness prep and case strategy.
• Develop litigation strategies and provide commercially focused advice to clients.
• Work closely with partners and senior attorneys on high-value disputes.
• Maintain direct client communication and manage multiple matters.

Skills

Complex commercial litigation

Client communication

Written advocacy

Analytical ability

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Job description

Interlink Talent Solutions is recruiting for a leading Am Law 100 firm in Chicago seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate with 3–6 years of experience. The role offers exposure to complex commercial disputes, mass torts, and high-stakes business litigation with substantial hands-on responsibilities.

You will join a collaborative team providing direct client interaction and opportunities to manage matters across all litigation stages, including depositions, motions, and trial preparation.