Associate Attorney - Commercial Litigation

Associate Attorney - Commercial Litigation Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney for its commercial litigation group in our Chicago office. The primary focus will be on commercial litigation (contract disputes, fraud, statutory violations, and business torts), intellectual property litigation, product liability, professional liability, life sciences, employment law, and technology and cybersecurity matters. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing case files, conducting legal research, preparing legal documents, investigating facts, and attending hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys looking to hone their litigation skills and take ownership of the day-to-day management of an assigned case load while working in a collaborative team environment with mentorship from partners experienced in these practice areas. This is a hybrid position with a flexible blend of remote and in-office work. Base pay range: $115,000.00/yr - $155,000.00/yr We seek candidates with: Current, active license to practice law in Illinois. Dual licensure in any jurisdiction is desirable; Minimum of 2 years of civil litigation experience, including experience drafting pleadings, written discovery, motions and other related litigation documents; performing legal research; taking and defending depositions; reporting to clients and/or insurance carriers; and other facets of the litigation process; Prior commercial litigation experience is required; Excellent legal research, writing and advocacy skills; Ability to multitask and manage multiple deadlines; Strong interpersonal and presentation skills; Proven ability to analyze complex legal issues and produce high-quality work; Willingness to be proactive and take ownership of projects and assignments; Experience in federal court and handling mediations/arbitrations is desirable. This position offers opportunities for career advancement within a well-established firm. Attorneys work on sophisticated and challenging matters in a collaborative team environment. Associates take ownership of case management (under a supervising partner) and handle all aspects of a file from inception through resolution/trial. Compensation is competitive with the opportunity for bonus and credit for business origination. If you are looking to be challenged and handle files independently while collaborating with an experienced litigation team, please apply with your cover letter and resume. Benefits 401(k) with match Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Vision insurance About the firm Segal McCambridge has built a reputation as a national law firm of accomplished trial attorneys since 1986. The firm counsels and defends clients, including Fortune 500 companies, in complex litigation matters across multiple practice areas and industries. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Legal Industries Law Practice Get notified about new Attorney jobs in Chicago, IL . #J-18808-Ljbffr Segal McCambridge