Dorsey & Whitney LLP ยท 2 weeks ago
Commercial Litigation Associate (#987) - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$310K/yr - $390K/yr
4+ years expDorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking an associate to join their Commercial Litigation Practice Group in Chicago. The role involves significant responsibility over high-stakes cases, appearing in court, and participating actively in trials and motions, while helping establish the firm's new office culture and reputation.
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Responsibilities
Carry significant responsibility over bet-the-company cases
Appear in court regularly
Take an active role in trials, dispositive motions, depositions, and appeals
Help build the culture and reputation of the new office
Qualification
Required
Four to six years of experience in commercial litigation
Ability to carry significant responsibility over bet-the-company cases
Experience appearing in court regularly
Active role in trials, dispositive motions, depositions, and appeals
Benefits
Comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
Basic and optional life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Flexible time off
Up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for attorneys who give birth
Paid holidays
Adoption assistance
Healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts
Back-up child and elder care program
Education and college advising program
Virtual tutoring
Wellbeing programs and activities
Mass transit program (certain offices)
Travel assistance program
24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost
Discretionary bonus and/or a productivity bonus
Clerkship bonus
Relocation expenses
Bar review expenses
Salary advance
Bar review stipend
Company
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner.
1001-5000 employees
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