Commercial Litigation Associate

About the role

The ideal candidate will have three to six years of experience with all phases of complex commercial litigation including, but not limited to, conducting factual investigations and discovery, preparing pleadings, taking depositions, arguing motions, participating in mediation, and communicating with clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct factual investigations and discovery
• Prepare pleadings
• Take depositions
• Argue motions
• Participate in mediation
• Communicate with clients

Requirements

• Three to six years of experience in complex commercial litigation
• Licensed in Delaware or Illinois (or commitment to obtain license promptly)
• Experience in both state and federal court preferred
• Experience in administrative matters and arbitrations beneficial
• Second‑chair experience at trial or arbitration preferred but not required

Qualifications

• Excellent academic credentials
• Commitment to the community
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated record of working well under pressure
• Exceptional judgment
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects
• Ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action
• Proactive, dynamic, and entrepreneurial mindset
• Varied backgrounds, interests, and experience contributing to a diverse candidate pool

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Comprehensive benefit package (and more)

Pay

Pursuant to applicable state laws, the compensation range for this position in California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington, D.C. is $220,000 to $265,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salaries in all other markets will vary depending on market data.