Associate

Litigation Associate — Chicago

  • LocationChicago, Illinois
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Compensation$310k–$390k
  • PracticeLitigation, Securities, Technology

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High‑profile litigation team in the Chicago office seeks mid‑to‑senior associates with significant commercial and securities litigation experience. Candidates will work on complex matters including class actions/MDLs, securities litigation, cyber litigation, commercial disputes, and related pre‑trial and discovery work.

The group offers an enhanced mentorship program for lateral associates, a structured professional development path, an active pro bono practice, and a hybrid work model (primarily in‑office Monday–Thursday with specified remote periods).

Qualified candidates must be admitted to practice in Illinois. The expected starting base salary range for this role is $310,000 to $390,000 (actual compensation subject to experience and applicable law); the position may be eligible for a discretionary year‑end bonus.

  • Admission to practice in Illinois
  • Mid‑ to senior‑level litigation experience (Class of 2020–2022 candidates encouraged)
  • Strong experience in discovery, brief writing, and pre‑trial preparation
  • Experience with complex commercial, securities, and class action matters; MDL experience a plus
  • Exposure or interest in cybersecurity/data privacy litigation preferred
  • High academic achievement and prior litigation experience at a peer firm preferred

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