Complex Commercial Litigation Mid-Level Associate Attorney

Job Description Job Description Complex Commercial Litigation Mid-Level Associate Attorney Location: Chicago, Illinois; Dallas, Texas; New York, NY Practice Area: Complex Commercial Litigation Experience: 3+ years Compensation: $260,000–$365,000 A leading Am Law firm is seeking a mid-level Litigation Associate to join its Complex Commercial Litigation group in Chicago . This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with at least 3 years of broad-based litigation experience from a top-tier law firm or comparable experience as a federal judicial clerk . The ideal candidate will have substantive experience handling high-stakes commercial disputes through all phases of litigation , including: Pleadings and motion practice Written and document discovery Large-scale e-discovery and discovery strategy management Expert development and coordination Taking and defending depositions Trial preparation and courtroom support Drafting and arguing substantive motions Coordinating matters in Illinois state and federal courts Candidates should bring: Strong case management and organizational skills Excellent legal research and writing ability Superior analytical and verbal communication skills Outstanding academic credentials Experience working independently while collaborating with litigation teams Active Illinois Bar admission This is an excellent opportunity to join a top-tier trial and disputes practice handling sophisticated, high-exposure commercial litigation matters , with significant hands-on responsibility and direct involvement in strategy, discovery, and trial preparation.