Commercial Litigation Associate – Low Billable Hours
Atticus Recruiting
Chicago, IL · Posted October 22, 2026
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Practice Area : Litigation Description Our client, a highly successful and well-establish Chicago commercial law boutique, seeks an exceptional litigation associate to join its extraordinary team of accomplished former big-law attorneys. Unique to the practice of law, this client-first law firm provides sophisticated and practical commercial representation in an efficient, team-oriented manner that is high on results and low on billable hours. Requirements 2015 or earlier law graduate with excellent grades and honors from a top 25 law school Strong and well-rounded commercial litigation experience from a nationally recognized litigation practice. Federal clerkship preferred but not required. Location: Chicago Employment Type: Law Firm Experience: Mid-level Attorney Apply Now We submit confidential inquiries to our hiring contacts which preserves the confidentiality of the attorney candidate. Related Positions Commercial Litigation Associate for Active Trial Focused Boutique Our client, a highly-regarded, Chicago-based complex commercial litigation boutique seeks talented associates for its burgeoning litigation practice. Litigation Learn More about Commercial Litigation Associate for Active Trial Focused Boutique » Commercial Litigation Associate For Am Law 100 Law Firm Our client, a highly-regarded, full-service, Am Law 100 law firm, seeks a junior associate for its Commercial Litigation practice in Chicago. Litigation Learn More about Commercial Litigation Associate For Am Law 100 Law Firm » Exceptional Litigation Associate for Trial Heavy Practice EXCLUSIVE: Trial and Arbitration heavy financial services practice seeks stellar litigation associate to join flourishing commercial litigation boutique in Chicago. Litigation Learn More about Exceptional Litigation Associate for Trial Heavy Practice » « Back to Current Positions