Business Litigation Attorney

Percy Towers • Chicago, IL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

People Placers Staffing is privileged to represent an elite AmLaw 100 institution consistently heralded as a formidable presence in the courtroom. This globally recognized practice boasts Tier 1 rankings for general commercial litigation and is frequently sought after to resolve the most challenging, high-profile corporate disputes. They have built a culture that values rigorous intellectual analysis combined with aggressive trial strategies, providing associates with unparalleled exposure to headline-making cases and exceptional mentorship from decorated trial lawyers.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited institution with superior academic achievements.
• Four (4) to Six (6) Years of substantive experience handling complex civil litigation at a prominent law firm or elite litigation boutique.
• Active Bar License in good standing within the jurisdiction of the chosen office.
• Demonstrated proficiency in navigating complex discovery phases and substantial trial preparation.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience serving as a judicial clerk in a federal district or appellate court.
• Exceptional oral advocacy skills with a history of courtroom appearances or substantive oral arguments.
• Advanced proficiency in utilizing modern e-discovery platforms and litigation support software.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a crucial component of an award-winning trial practice, navigating intricate corporate conflicts from inception through verdict.
• Formulate strategic legal arguments.
• Manage voluminous electronic discovery.
• Prepare expert witnesses for deposition and trial.
• Draft persuasive dispositive motions, complex appellate briefs, and comprehensive legal memoranda.
• Conduct exhaustive legal research to support novel theories of liability and defense in unprecedented corporate matters.
• Take and defend critical fact and expert depositions to build a formidable evidentiary record.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to align litigation tactics with the broader business objectives of Fortune 500 clientele.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree