Litigation Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Aligned Talent Acquisition connects with talented Litigation Associate Attorneys for opportunities with a nationally recognized Am Law firm in Chicago, IL.

This role offers exposure to sophisticated commercial disputes, complex litigation, and high-stakes matters while collaborating with experienced litigators representing major corporate clients.

Eligible candidates typically have 3+ years of litigation experience and a track record in federal and state court matters.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience, preferably in complex commercial or business disputes.
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience in federal and state court litigation.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and collaborate with attorneys and clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial and business litigation matters.
• Engage in discovery, depositions, and dispositive motion practice.
• Develop litigation strategy, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with partners and clients across matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Discovery

Depositions

Motion practice

Trial preparation

Job description

Litigation Associate Attorney – Chicago, IL

Am Law Firm | Complex Commercial Litigation | $260,000–$390,000

Estimated Base Salary: $260,000–$390,000 | Depending on Experience

Ready to take your litigation career to the next level?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is seeking to connect with talented Litigation Associate Attorneys interested in opportunities with a nationally recognized Am Law firm in Chicago, IL.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys sophisticated commercial disputes, complex litigation, and high-stakes matters while working alongside experienced litigators representing major corporate clients.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience, preferably involving complex commercial or business disputes.

• Experience handling discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.

• Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.

• Experience in federal and state court litigation.

• Ability to manage multiple matters and collaborate with attorneys and clients.

• A proactive, team-oriented approach to client service.

The Opportunity

Attorneys may have opportunities to work on:

• Complex commercial and business litigation

• High-stakes disputes involving corporate clients

• Discovery, depositions, and dispositive motion practice

• Litigation strategy, hearings, and trial preparation

• Sophisticated matters involving multiple parties and jurisdictions

• Direct collaboration with experienced litigation partners

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Estimated base salary of $260,000–$390,000, depending on experience and qualifications

• Sophisticated commercial litigation and high-profile disputes

• Opportunities for substantive litigation responsibility

• Exposure to complex federal and state court matters

• Collaboration with experienced litigation attorneys

• Meaningful professional development and career advancement