Commercial Litigation Associate

Description:

Responsibilities and practice:
A Worlds Largest Law Firm is seeking an associate to join our sophisticated Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice in our Chicago office. Candidates should have 4-6 years of complex litigation experience, including media law experience, excellent academic credentials, and proven analytic ability. Our associates work collaboratively with our partners and clients, and are key members of our team. Expected responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Drafting complex case evaluations and preparing briefs, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents
• Working on all aspects of commercial litigation from inception through trials and appeals
• Conducting legal research and writing memoranda
• Conducting, propounding and responding to discovery (documents, written discovery, depositions)
• Working with clients, witnesses, experts and other counsel

This is an excellent opportunity to work with dedicated lawyers who are passionate about their work, all while enjoying the benefits of an international law firm. A Worlds Largest Law Firm' Litigation and Dispute Resolution lawyers employ the most appropriate tools and strategies for each stage of the process and each unique situation, and clients turn to our team for the intellectual savvy, creativity and depth we bring to high-stakes and complex disputes, wherever they may arise. With more than 200 litigators in the United States and more than 700 worldwide, we bring exceptional depth to our clients' disputes. Together, we tackle challenges efficiently and effectively so that our clients can move ahead.

Pursuant to Illinois law, the salary range for this position in Chicago is $280,000 to $345,000, based on experience. Based on years of experience, A Worlds Largest Law Firm associates may have a title of Associate, Managing Associate, or Senior Managing Associate. A Worlds Largest Law Firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Position Requirements:
Personal skills/attributes:

• Exceptional writing and analytical skills, and effectively communicates research into meaningful written work product
• Demonstrates an ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, as well as adversaries and courts
• Dedicated and goal-oriented, with a strong work ethic
• Possesses superior organizational and time-management skills
• Embraces client service with respect to internal and external clients
• Embraces teamwork and values collaboration

Technical skills:

• 4-6 years of complex litigation experience, including media law experience, is required
• Previous law firm experience is required
• Strong writing and case management skills, level appropriate direct experience handling clients and adversaries, and excellent oral advocacy skills are required
• Deposition and court experience is preferred

Other Requirements:

• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois and be in good standing
• Must include a law school transcript and writing sample with application
  

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