Commercial Litigation Associate

Gould & Ratner LLP is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Associate to join its Litigation Practice.
The ideal candidate will have 2 – 4 years of commercial litigation experience, including researching and writing legal memoranda, drafting pleadings, substantive motions and written discovery, taking depositions and preparing for trial.
Candidates can look forward to gaining direct client interaction, business development experience, and significant responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters.
This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is highly motivated and seeking a positive career trajectory.
Please note this role allows a flexible work schedule with a hybrid remote/in-office presence.
Requirements 3-7 years of litigation experience, including researching and writing legal memoranda, developing litigation strategy, drafting pleadings, substantive motions and written discovery, managing large-scale document reviews and productions, taking/defending depositions, interviewing witnesses, preparing for trial or arbitration, working directly with clients, communicating with opposing counsel, negotiating settlements and first or second-chairing trials and evidentiary hearings.
Significant experience handling commercial litigation (breach of contract, shareholder/LLC disputes, unfair competition, restrictive covenants, breach of fiduciary duty, fraudulent conveyance, asset purchase liability, professional negligence, breach of warranty etc), real estate litigation, UCC disputes, construction litigation, product liability, trusts and estates disputes and/or appellate litigation.
Excellent writing and analytical skills.
Ability to draft persuasive, clear and effective pleadings, discovery, motions, briefs, memoranda, mediation statements, orders and settlement agreements.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
The ideal candidate will be able to efficiently manage multiple matters at a time and produce exceptional work product under tight deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to work as part of a team while also having the confidence and demeanor to assume individual responsibility for matters involving direct client interaction.
Federal or state clerkship is a plus.
Candidates must be currently licensed in Illinois or licensed in another state with a UBE score that qualifies in Illinois for comity, be eligible to waive in, or be willing to sit for an upcoming IL bar exam (open to relocation candidates that meet these requirements).
Benefits Commitment to mentorship, training, and professional development with an achievable path to partnership.
When you join Gould & Ratner, you are not just getting a job – you are building a career.
You will work together with G&R colleagues and partner with clients to hone your skills as a business lawyer.
Opportunity to step into meaningful client relationships and be a key component of the Firm’s succession planning efforts.
Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment.
Healthcare (medical, vision, dental), life and disability insurance.
Competitive compensation, benefits package, pension plan and a generous 401k plan.
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Employee discounts (e.
g.
, commuter benefits) and wellness programs (e.
g.
, in-office gym and massages; 24/7 tele-medicine).
Hybrid in-office/remote role based in our Chicago office.