Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
Experience Level: 3–5 years
Salary Range: $240,000 – $280,000
Job Type: Full-Time
A leading national law firm with a strong reputation in litigation and transactional work is seeking a talented Commercial Litigation Associate to join its Chicago office. This is an exceptional opportunity to grow your career with a firm that values mentorship, professional development, and client-facing responsibilities from day one.
Work on complex commercial litigation matters in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team
Draft legal memoranda, motions, pleadings, and discovery materials
Conduct legal research and analysis on a wide range of business litigation topics
Participate in depositions, oral arguments, and court hearings
Manage litigation cases from inception through resolution, with increasing responsibility
Engage in client-facing work and business development efforts
3–5 years of complex commercial litigation experience at a law firm
Proven excellence in legal writing and research
Experience with depositions, discovery, oral arguments, and case management
J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
Admission to the Illinois Bar (or actively seeking admission)
High-quality, substantive work on a national platform
Strong mentorship and feedback culture
Opportunities to take on responsibility and engage directly with clients
Competitive compensation and bonus structure
Hybrid schedule with flexibility and work-life balance
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) plans administered by Vanguard
Life and disability insurance (firm-paid)
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Paid vacation, personal days, sick leave, and holidays
Annual discretionary bonus program
Career development through training, CLEs, mentoring, and more
Commuter benefits, employee discount programs, and family-friendly support such as backup care and Employee Assistance Programs
To be considered for this position, candidates must be prepared to submit the following materials:
Updated Resume
Writing Sample(s)
Unofficial Transcripts
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration.