| Location | Downers Grove, IL |
| Job Type | Full-time |
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney with 3–5 years of experience in commercial litigation or complex civil litigation. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced litigation partners on sophisticated legal matters, supporting cases through all phases of litigation, including case development, discovery, motion practice, depositions, hearings, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.
This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills who values hands-on litigation experience, direct client interaction, professional mentorship, and increasing responsibility in a collaborative legal environment.
Assist with managing commercial and complex civil litigation matters from case inception through resolution.
Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and other substantive legal documents.
Support litigation strategy development, legal analysis, and evaluation of case strengths and weaknesses.
Draft and respond to written discovery requests and analyze document productions.
Assist with discovery disputes and related litigation activities.
Prepare for, take, and defend fact and expert depositions under the guidance of experienced litigation attorneys.
Assist in preparing for contested motions, evidentiary hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trials.
Attend court proceedings, depositions, client meetings, and other litigation-related activities.
Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties regarding case developments and litigation matters.
Manage assigned projects, case deadlines, and competing priorities efficiently.
Collaborate with supervising partners and other attorneys to advance cases effectively.
Maintain high standards of accuracy, responsiveness, preparation, and client service.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in Illinois.
3–5 years of experience in commercial litigation or complex civil litigation.
Demonstrated experience drafting substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents.
Experience preparing for or participating in depositions and court proceedings.
Strong legal research, writing, analytical reasoning, and oral advocacy skills.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality legal work.
Ability to work independently on assigned matters while collaborating effectively with supervising attorneys.
Willingness to take initiative, accept constructive feedback, and develop litigation skills through hands-on experience.
Professional communication skills and a commitment to responsive, client-focused service.