Senior Litigation Attorney

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex litigation matters from inception through trial or resolution
• Develop and execute case strategy, assess risk, and advise clients on litigation posture and options
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and legal memoranda with a high standard of written advocacy
• Conduct and defend depositions, and manage the full discovery process
• Appear regularly in Illinois state and federal courts for hearings, motions, and trial
• Manage client relationships and communicate case developments clearly and proactively
• Oversee and delegate work where appropriate to ensure timely, high-quality output

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active Illinois Bar License in good standing
• Minimum 7 years of litigation experience
• Demonstrated courtroom, deposition, and case-management experience
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Proven ability to independently manage a full litigation caseload

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience across two or more of the firm's practice areas
• First-chair or significant second-chair trial experience
• Federal court and dispositive-motion practice
• A portable book of business or client relationships (a plus, not required)

What The Firm Offers

• Base salary of $140,000–$185,000 per year, commensurate with experience
• Health insurance
• 401(k) with firm contributions
• CLE support

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer