Carterwill Search · 1 week ago
Litigation Associate
Greater Chicago Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expCarterwill Search is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of experience in complex commercial litigation. The role involves conducting legal research, preparing pleadings, taking depositions, and participating in mediation while communicating effectively with clients.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Hollee Newsome
Responsibilities
Experience with all phases of complex commercial litigation
Demonstrated proficiency in legal research
Conducting factual investigations and discovery
Preparing pleadings
Taking depositions
Arguing motions
Participating in mediation
Communicating with clients
Qualification
Required
3-5 years experience
Experience with all phases of complex commercial litigation
Demonstrated proficiency in legal research
Experience with conducting factual investigations and discovery
Preparing pleadings
Taking depositions
Arguing motions
Participating in mediation
Communicating with clients
Excellent academic credentials
Superior interpersonal skills
Demonstrated record of working well under pressure
Exceptional judgment
Ability to effectively handle multiple projects
Ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action
Preferred
Employment-specific litigation background is preferred
Experience using Artificial Intelligence to conduct legal research is beneficial as well
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k)
Eligible for an Associate Performance Bonus and Client Development Bonus
Company
Carterwill Search
CarterWill Search – Strategic Recruiting Solutions for Success Since 2009, CarterWill Search has specialized in connecting exceptional legal talent with leading law firms.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase