Senior Litigation Associate
- $230,000 - $385,000
- Chicago, IL
Litigation Associate at Industry Leading Firm in Chicago (3-6 years of litigation experience required)
A bit about us:
A renowned firm with an unparalleled reputation for handling the most sophisticated, high-stakes litigation is seeking exceptional attorneys to join our Chicago litigation practice. This is not just another associate position—our litigation practice handles billion-dollar disputes, Supreme Court cases, and matters that shape entire industries
Why join us?
Join a firm where excellence is the standard and accelerate your career. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and exceptional growth opportunities.
Job Details
Key Responsibilities:
Lead case strategy on complex commercial litigation and white-collar defense matters
Draft and argue dispositive motions, including summary judgment
Manage discovery, ESI protocols, and expert witness coordination
Conduct depositions and client presentations
Trial preparation and courtroom advocacy
Mentor junior associates and coordinate with international teams
Required:
Top-tier law school with superior academics
3-6 years AmLaw 100 litigation experience or federal clerkship
Illinois Bar admission
Exceptional writing and advocacy skills
Federal/state court motion practice experience
Preferred:
Federal clerkship, Law Review, trial experience
Securities litigation or white-collar defense background
E-discovery platform expertise (Relativity, Concordance)
Lead case strategy on complex commercial litigation and white-collar defense matters
Draft and argue dispositive motions, including summary judgment
Manage discovery, ESI protocols, and expert witness coordination
Conduct depositions and client presentations
Trial preparation and courtroom advocacy
Mentor junior associates and coordinate with international teams
Required:
Top-tier law school with superior academics
3-6 years AmLaw 100 litigation experience or federal clerkship
Illinois Bar admission
Exceptional writing and advocacy skills
Federal/state court motion practice experience
Preferred:
Federal clerkship, Law Review, trial experience
Securities litigation or white-collar defense background
E-discovery platform expertise (Relativity, Concordance)
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.