Associate Attorney | Commercial Litigation Job at Jobot, Chicago, IL

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  • Jobot
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Reputable Firm with Structured Career Growth

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Luke Moussalli
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" buttonand sending us your resume.
Salary: $140,000 - $180,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a mid-sized, full-service law firm focused on serving privately held businesses, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals across a wide range of industries. We pride ourselves on delivering sophisticated legal solutions with practical business insight in areas including corporate, litigation, real estate, employment, and estate planning. We foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment where attorneys are encouraged to take ownership, grow their practice, and contribute to our clients’ long-term success.

Why join us?

Structured Career Development
Competitive Salary
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Professional development opportunities

Job Details

We are seeking a lateral litigation litigation associate to join our team, focusing on commercial litigation with a preference for experience in bankruptcy or foreclosure, construction, mechanics liens.

Job Responsibilities:

* Handle commercial litigation matters including contract disputes, business torts, and partnership issues
* Work on cases involving bankruptcy, foreclosure, mechanics liens, and construction-related claims
* Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and legal memoranda
* Take and defend depositions; participate in court hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations
* Collaborate closely with clients, experts, and internal teams to develop and execute litigation strategies
* Ensure compliance with deadlines and maintain high-quality work under pressure

Qualifications:

* J.D. and licensed to practice in Illinois (or eligible for admission)
* 3–5 years of litigation experience preferred, though all qualified candidates will be considered
* Prior exposure to bankruptcy, construction, mechanics liens, or foreclosure litigation is preferred but open to all civil litigation backgrounds
* Excellent legal writing, research, and communication skills
* Ability to manage multiple cases, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
* Comfortable with a 1800-hour annual billable requirement and one in-office day per week

Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

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. Company Description

Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values.

Founded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection. As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, 1 day per week,

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