Dynamic Chicago Commercial Litigation Associate (4–6 yrs)

Permanent Placements LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Wellness program

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC client, a national law firm in Chicago, seeks a Litigation Associate with 4-6 years of experience to join its office. This mid-level attorney will handle sophisticated commercial disputes in Illinois state and federal courts.

The ideal candidate will draft pleadings and dispositive motions, conduct legal research, manage discovery, and take and defend depositions, while supporting trial preparation and contributing to a collaborative litigation team.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 4–6 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Experience litigating matters in Illinois state and federal courts.
• Active Illinois bar admission.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial litigation matters in Illinois state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings and dispositive motions.
• Conduct legal research and manage discovery.
• Take and defend depositions; support trial preparation.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Drafting pleadings

Dispositive motions

Discovery management

Deposition handling

Trial preparation support

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Permanent Placements LLC client, a national law firm in Chicago, seeks a Litigation Associate with 4-6 years of experience to join its office. This mid-level attorney will handle sophisticated commercial disputes in Illinois state and federal courts.

The ideal candidate will draft pleadings and dispositive motions, conduct legal research, manage discovery, and take and defend depositions, while supporting trial preparation and contributing to a collaborative litigation team.