Commercial Litigation Attorneys

Overview

A national law firm with offices in all 50 states is seeking experienced litigation attorneys with 2-4 years of experience to join its commercial law practice group in the Chicago office. Attorneys will work under the direction of the Practice Group Leader and/or Partners to prepare matters for hearing, trial, arbitration, or mediation. Hybrid or fully remote work arrangements are available.

Candidates must be licensed and admitted to practice in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, or Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Draft correspondence, pleadings, opinion letters, and other legal documents
• Review and analyze documents for relevance and privilege
• Prepare for, attend, and summarize depositions
• Coordinate with witnesses
• Communicate with clients, courts, and other counsel
• Draft and argue motions
• Maintain current knowledge of Local Rules, Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and other applicable codes and regulations
• Coordinate and communicate with parties outside the firm including clients, courts, opposing and co-counsel, vendors, attorneys, secretaries, paralegals, case assistants, managers, and other staff

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of litigation experience
• Licensed and admitted to practice in one of the following states: Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, or Missouri
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a solid command of the English language

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $100,000 to $165,000 for associates (approximately 1-6+ years of experience)
• Senior Counsel/Of Counsel salary range: $140,000 to $215,000 (approximately 5+ years of experience)
• Partner salary range: $190,000 to $275,000+ (approximately 7+ years of experience)
• Actual compensation is individualized based on experience, skills, practice area, business generation, work arrangement, and geographic market
• Eligibility for discretionary and performance-based bonuses
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Comprehensive benefits package

Additional Information

• The firm offers professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Attorneys gain experience with client interactions, hearings, depositions, and trials
• The firm maintains a low overhead platform and no debt
• Equal opportunity employer

Location

Chicago, IL (Hybrid or fully remote options available)

No recruiter emails or telephone calls will be accepted.