Buchanan Law
A prestigious Am Law and Chambers-ranked firm is seeking an experienced associate to join its Commercial Litigation Practice Group in Chicago. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of business litigation experience and a demonstrated ability to manage complex disputes in both state and federal courts.
The role requires exceptional legal writing and oral advocacy skills as well as hands-on experience with written and document discovery, drafting pleadings and motions, taking and defending depositions, preparing witnesses, and arguing motions. Trial preparation and settlement negotiation experience are strongly preferred.
Applicants must hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school and be an active member of the Illinois Bar.
Seniority level
- Associate
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Legal
Industries
- Law Practice
Responsibilities
- Legal writing and oral advocacy
- Managing written and document discovery
- Drafting pleadings and motions
- Taking and defending depositions
- Preparing witnesses and arguing motions
- Trial preparation and settlement negotiation
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active member of the Illinois Bar
- Three or more years of business litigation experience
- Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills
- Experience with discovery, pleadings, motions, and depositions