_{12th October, 2026}

Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, who are looking to recruit an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate to join their team based in Chicago.
  
JOB DETAILS

• PAY RATE: $290,000 - $350,000 Per Annum
• WORK TYPE: Permanent 
• WORK PATTERN: Full Time
• LOCATION: Chicago 

JOB ROLE

A leading AmLaw law firm is seeking a talented Commercial Litigation Associate to join its Chicago-based litigation practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a high-performing associate to work on sophisticated business disputes, collaborate closely with experienced partners and clients, and take on significant responsibility for litigation strategy and case management.

The successful candidate will handle a broad range of complex commercial litigation matters, with opportunities to develop case strategy, manage key aspects of disputes, and help drive matters toward successful resolution. The role offers substantial client exposure, close collaboration with senior attorneys, and opportunities to mentor junior lawyers and assume increasing leadership responsibilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Develop and execute litigation strategies for complex commercial and business disputes.
• Manage all phases of written discovery and document production.
• Research and draft sophisticated pleadings, dispositive motions, briefs, and other court filings.
• Take and defend depositions and prepare witnesses for testimony.
• Appear at court conferences and hearings and argue motions.

Required qualifications:

• 4–5 years of litigation experience, generally corresponding to 2021–2022 law school graduation years.
• Experience handling complex commercial or business litigation.
• Familiarity with Illinois state and federal court procedures.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school and strong academic credentials.
• Active membership in good standing with the Illinois Bar.

Preferred experience:

• Significant trial preparation experience.
• Participation in settlement negotiations and conferences.
• Experience managing cases, coordinating litigation teams, and supervising junior attorneys.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.

HOW TO APPLY
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