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Kilpatrick

Complex Commercial Litigation Associate

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/4/2026Deadline 7/22/27
$260k - $320k
Mid
Seattle, WA, USA+5 moreMore locations: San Francisco, CA, USA | Dallas, TX, USA | Menlo Park, CA, USA | New York, NY, USA | Atlanta, GA, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • At least three years of commercial litigation experience.
  • Ability to work independently on core litigation tasks.
  • Strong research and writing skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
  • Draft pleadings.
  • Conduct legal research.
  • Prepare discovery.
  • Handle motion practice.
  • Take and defend depositions.
  • Assist with trial preparation.
Desired Qualifications
  • Excellent law school credentials, including law review.
  • Former judicial clerk experience.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • September 2026 completed Chicago move puts all local talent on one BMO floor.
  • 2026 hiring for patent agents and trademark associates shows active demand and fee growth.
  • Chicago office serves private equity and technology clients, supporting cross-sell and M&A work.

What critics are saying

  • Chicago office consolidation to 29,000 square feet in October 2026 signals cost pressure.
  • The HMB merger concentrated growth in Chicago; integration failures can hit partner retention by 2026.
  • Heavy reliance on IP and transactional work exposes revenue to client budget cuts quickly.

What makes Kilpatrick unique

  • Chicago office grew through HMB Legal Counsel's 55-plus lawyer 2024 merger.
  • Kilpatrick spans 19 U.S. cities and four international offices, plus Chicago.
  • Strong patent, trademark, and corporate practices serve middle-market and venture-backed clients.

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JD Journal
Jan 11th, 2024
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In a continuing trend within the U.S. legal industry, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, an Atlanta-founded law firm, has unveiled its latest merger with HMB Legal Counsel, a smaller firm based in Chicago.