Commercial Litigation Associate (Junior)

Job Description

Job Description

Urgently hiring Commercial Litigation Associate (Junior) for international law firm!

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Salary : $235,000 - $260,000 per year

A bit about us :

In more than 100 years of practice, my client has earned an international reputation for vigorous representation of clients before governmental agencies, successful advocacy in litigation and arbitration, and creative and practical advice in structuring business transactions. My client has more than 500 lawyers and other professional staff across offices in Beijing, Brussels, Chicago, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington.

Why join us?

Our associates receive meaningful, hands-on legal work at every stage of their careers. We are looking for self-starters ready to assume immediate responsibility as an integral part of high performing, collaborative firmwide teams with our lawyers in various offices and remotely, and able to multitask and work with sometimes multiple overlapping projects and deadlines. We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits in a collegial working environment that provides training and mentorship.

Our client offers a full range of benefits for employees and their eligible dependents. Benefits currently include : medical, dental, vision, life, disability, dependent care, health care flexible spending accounts, 401K Plan, Profit-Sharing, Holidays, Paid Time-Off and a robust Wellness Program.

Job Details

Our client seeks an associate with 2-3 years of litigation experience to join the Firm's Commercial Litigation practice group in our Chicago office. Qualified candidates will have experience drafting briefs and motions, handling fact and expert discovery, and engaging in deposition and trial preparation. Candidates must have strong interpersonal, communication, research, analysis, and writing skills, as well as a track record of academic and professional excellence. They should be prepared to assume significant responsibility in the management of their matters, and to take on a front-facing role with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts.

Candidates must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, a track record of insightful research and analysis, and persuasive writing abilities. The expected salary for this position is $235,000 - $260,000, depending on experience.

A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required. Bar membership, active and in good standing, in the jurisdiction where you are practicing, is also required. For consideration, please submit cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample.

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Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values.\r\n\r\nFounded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection. As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).\r\n\r\nReady to find a good job? Create your profile today at Jobot.com.