Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Attorney

Title: Associate Attorney (4+ years) - Civil & Commercial Litigation

Location: Schaumburg, IL

Compensation: Base $110K-$140K + 15% bonus when you bill 1800 hours

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Associate Attorney with 4+ years of practice to join our firms civil and commercial litigation team. The ideal candidate will manage a diverse caseload including contract disputes, construction and contractor matters, and real estate litigation and transactional work. This role requires strong courtroom skills, excellent contract drafting and negotiation abilities, and the capacity to deliver practical legal advice to clients while supporting firm partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of civil and commercial litigation matters from intake through disposition, including pretrial preparation and trial support.
• Draft and file pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, settlement agreements, and other litigation documents.
• Negotiate, draft, review and advise on a variety of contracts, including construction contracts, contractor agreements, leases, purchase and sale agreements, and service agreements.
• Advise clients on construction, contractor, and real estate issues, providing practical risk assessments and strategic guidance.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on complex issues of civil, commercial, contract and construction law.
• Handle discovery, e-discovery, and witness preparation; coordinate with experts, consultants, and outside counsel as needed.
• Appear at court hearings, mediations, arbitrations and trials; represent clients in state and federal courts as appropriate.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys to develop case strategy, participate in client meetings, and support business development efforts.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys, associates and paralegals; manage case budgets, billing and docket deadlines.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Admission to practice in Illinois
• 4+ years experience with substantial work in civil and commercial litigation.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, negotiating and enforcing contracts, including construction and contractor agreements.
• Experience handling real estate-related matters and construction disputes preferred.
• Proven courtroom and ADR experience, including motion practice, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills; ability to produce clear, persuasive pleadings and client communications.
• Excellent client-facing skills, professional presence, and the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines independently.
• Familiarity with litigation support tools, e-discovery platforms, docketing and timekeeping/billing systems.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, with demonstrated ability to contribute to business development and client retention.
• Desired skills: Attorney, Civil, Commercial, Litigation, contract/contracts drafting, Contractor agreements, Real Estate, Construction law.

Benefits

• Base Salary: $110K-$140K
• Hours Bonus - 15% once you bill 1800
• Hybrid Flexibility after first 90 days
• Discretionary Bonus
  • Merit and overall performance
  • Contributions to the firm's goals and initiatives
  • The firm's profitability and financial performance
• 3 Weeks PTO
• 11 paid holidays 
• Medical, Vision, Dental
• 401k

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 05/28/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.