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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

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