Business Litigation Associate wanted for large growing law firm in Chicago. This is a direct hire opportunity with a hybrid schedule. Successful candidates will have three to five years of law firm experience in a litigation-based practice with particular emphasis on litigation procedure, including the discovery process and e-discovery. Salary range is $255-300K DOE plus bonus.
This position offers the opportunity to practice in all phases of general commercial, civil and business litigation matters with a national and international client base. We are seeking candidates with a solid background and prior experience in complex commercial litigation such as consumer and privacy class actions, white collar defense and investigation, and/or multi-district or multi-forum litigation. Deposition, hearing and oral argument experience is a plus. Excellent academic credentials as well as strong organization skills, attention to detail, writing and analytical skills are required, as is active bar membership.
Annual creditable hour expectation of 1900 hours. Creditable Hours include client billable work, as well as approved pro bono (up to 100 hours) and diversity and inclusion activities (up to 50 hours). Productivity bonus is 5-40% of base compensation based on Creditable Hours. Productivity bonus can be very lucrative for top performers!
If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm, please apply. A cover letter, resume, writing sample and law school transcript will be required in order to be considered.