Commercial Litigation Associate

About the role

We are seeking a litigation attorney with three to six years of experience handling all phases of complex commercial litigation, including factual investigations, discovery, pleadings, depositions, motions, mediation, and client communication, in both state and federal courts, with administrative and arbitration experience a plus.

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
• Experience in both state and federal court preferred
• Experience in administrative matters and arbitrations beneficial
• Second‑chair trial or arbitration experience preferred but not required
• Licensed to practice law in Delaware or Illinois (or commitment to obtain licensure promptly)

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and more

Pay

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 based on market data.