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Associate Attorney - Commercial Litigation
Base pay range: $100,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr
Top Chicago law firm with great work/life balance, culture, and hybrid schedule.
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Salary: $100,000 - $170,000 per year
What you will do
- Handle commercial litigation matters including contract disputes, business torts, and partnership issues
- Work on cases involving bankruptcy, foreclosure, mechanics liens, and construction-related claims
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and legal memoranda
- Take and defend depositions; participate in court hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations
- Collaborate with clients, experts, and internal teams to develop and execute litigation strategies
- Ensure deadlines are met and maintain high-quality work under pressure
Qualifications
- J.D. and licensed to practice in Illinois (or eligible for admission)
- 3–5 years of litigation experience preferred, though all qualified candidates will be considered
- Prior exposure to bankruptcy, construction, mechanics liens, or foreclosure litigation is preferred but open to all civil litigation backgrounds
- Excellent legal writing, research, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple cases, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
- Comfortable with a 1800-hour annual billable requirement and one in-office day per week
Benefits
- Base salary $100,000 - $150,000
- Bonus potential
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401k
- Work/life balance
- Hybrid schedule
Equal Opportunity Employer statement preserved as applicable and required by law.
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