Litigation Associate: Complex Commercial & White-Collar

Permanent Placements LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-level Litigation Associate is sought to join a nationally recognized law firm in Chicago. The role focuses on handling sophisticated litigation matters within a collaborative practice.

Ideal candidates have 3–4 years of substantive experience, excellent writing and analytical abilities, and superior academic credentials. Former federal judicial clerks are encouraged to apply; white-collar experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of substantive litigation experience.
• Outstanding writing and analytical skills.
• Strong academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex commercial and other litigation matters.
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and analysis.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.
• Assist with case strategy and management throughout all stages of litigation.
• Manage discovery and coordinate multiple litigation workstreams.
• Prepare for depositions, hearings, and court proceedings.
• Work directly with partners, associates, clients, and other legal professionals.
• Manage multiple matters and deadlines while producing high-quality work.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Legal research

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission (IL or eligible)

Job description

A mid-level Litigation Associate is sought to join a nationally recognized law firm in Chicago. The role focuses on handling sophisticated litigation matters within a collaborative practice.

Ideal candidates have 3–4 years of substantive experience, excellent writing and analytical abilities, and superior academic credentials. Former federal judicial clerks are encouraged to apply; white-collar experience is a plus.