Litigation Associate

William James Recruitment; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 203,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Generous paid time off

Supportive and collaborative working环境

Job summary

William James Recruitment is partnering with a Chicago-based litigation practice to recruit a Complex Commercial Litigation Attorney. The role handles high-stakes disputes, including class actions, mass torts, and government enforcement actions, within a sophisticated team.

Hybrid working arrangement, generous paid time off, and a collaborative environment accompany hands-on responsibilities, including motions, depositions, discovery, trial prep, and settlement negotiations.

Qualifications

• J.D. required from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to Illinois bar.
• 1–6 years of complex litigation experience or related background.

Responsibilities

• Advising on complex commercial litigation including class actions, mass torts, and enforcement matters
• Drafting and arguing motions across a range of high-stakes disputes
• Taking and defending depositions in sophisticated litigation matters
• Managing discovery processes and supporting overall case strategy
• Assisting with trial preparation and participating in trial proceedings
• Supporting negotiations and contributing to settlement strategy
• Working closely with senior attorneys on high-value, business-critical disputes
• Collaborating within a specialist litigation team on multi-faceted cases

Skills

Analytical & problem-solving

Excellent communication

Client relationship building

Negotiation skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Illinois bar admission

Job description

Complex Commercial Litigation Attorney | Chicago, Illinois | Up to $225,000 + Bonus + Benefits

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Complex Commercial Litigation Attorney in Chicago, Illinois to join a highly regarded US litigation practice specializing in high-stakes plaintiffs’ matters.

This Complex Commercial Litigation Attorney in Chicago, Illinois role offers exposure to sophisticated, high-value disputes including class actions, mass torts, and government enforcement actions. The firm is recognized for its strength in complex litigation and its ability to handle business-critical, headline matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Complex Commercial Litigation Attorney in Chicago, Illinois seeking hands-on experience, meaningful responsibility, and the chance to work on cutting-edge contentious work within a high-performing team.

The Role:

• Advising on complex commercial litigation including class actions, mass torts, and enforcement matters
• Drafting and arguing motions across a range of high-stakes disputes
• Taking and defending depositions in sophisticated litigation matters
• Managing discovery processes and supporting overall case strategy
• Assisting with trial preparation and participating in trial proceedings
• Supporting negotiations and contributing to settlement strategy
• Working closely with senior attorneys on high-value, business-critical disputes
• Collaborating within a specialist litigation team on multi-faceted cases

The Candidate:

• Illinois admitted Commercial Litigation Attorney with 1–6 years’ experience
• Strong experience in complex plaintiffs’ litigation or high-stakes disputes
• Exposure to class actions, mass torts, or government enforcement work preferred
• Commercially minded with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build client relationships
• J.D. from an accredited law school and admitted to practice in Illinois
• Highly organised with strong time-management capabilities
• Able to work independently and within a collaborative team

• Hybrid working arrangement
• Generous paid time off
• Supportive and collaborative working environment