Mid-Level Complex Commercial Litigation Associate — Chicago

Permanent Placements LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 310,000 - 375,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Wellness program

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC client, a national law firm, seeks a Litigation Associate with 4-6 years of commercial litigation experience to join its Chicago office. The role involves drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, and assisting with trial preparation in state and federal courts.

The ideal candidate will have strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills, excellent academics, and a collaborative approach to working within a litigation

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of commercial litigation experience
• Experience litigating matters in Illinois state and federal courts
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Excellent academic and professional credentials

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and dispositive motions
• Conduct legal research
• Manage discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Support trial preparation

Skills

Commercial litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Deposition handling

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Permanent Placements LLC client, a national law firm, seeks a Litigation Associate with 4-6 years of commercial litigation experience to join its Chicago office. The role involves drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, and assisting with trial preparation in state and federal courts.

The ideal candidate will have strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills, excellent academics, and a collaborative approach to working within a litigation