Attorney

POWER & CRONIN, LTD.; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team culture

Opportunities for performance-based bonuses

Meaningful litigation experience

Job summary

A reputable defense law firm in Oak Brook, Illinois, is seeking motivated full-time attorneys to join its expanding practice focusing on workers’ compensation defense. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of litigation experience and possess strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills. The position allows for autonomy and offers opportunities for performance-based bonuses. Join a collaborative culture that supports long-term growth and client engagement.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of litigation experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, time-management, legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with colleagues, clients, and opposing counsel.
• Ability to manage cases independently with support staff as needed.
• Hybrid/remote work possible depending on experience and case needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases independently with a high degree of autonomy.
• Appear before the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies.
• Draft motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Limited travel for appearances when required.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Research skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Licensed attorney in good standing in Illinois

Job description

Well-established west suburban defense firm seeking motivated full-time attorneys to join our expanding practice.

Our firm has proudly represented clients across Illinois for over 30 years, with a strong reputation in workers’ compensation defense and related litigation matters. We are seeking attorneys to join our team and support our growing workers’ compensation defense practice. Experience in additional practice areas is a plus, including labor & employment, corporate law, sports law, and real estate tax law.

We are looking for attorneys with 1–3+ years of litigation experience. Prior workers’ compensation experience is preferred but not required for the right candidate.

About Us

• Collaborative, business-casual office environment
• Attorneys are trusted to manage their caseloads with a high degree of independence and professional judgment.
• Full-time position with potential eligibility for hybrid/remote work depending on experience level, case familiarity, and practice demands.
• Meaningful litigation experience, direct client exposure, autonomy in practice management, and manageable caseloads with support staff assistance.
• Supportive team culture with long-term growth opportunities

Responsibilities

• Independent file, case, and client management
• Appearing before the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission and other adjudicatory bodies as required for status, hearings, trials, or other proceedings
• Legal research, case strategy development, and analysis
• Drafting motions, preparing briefs, pleadings, or other litigation related documents.
• Travel is limited and generally required only for formal Court/IWCC appearances and necessary client engagement.

Requirements

• Licensed attorney in good standing to practice law in the State of Illinois
• 1-3 years of litigation experience, preferred
• Strong organizational, time-management, legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with colleagues, clients, and opposing counsel
• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience
• Opportunity for performance-based bonuses or advancement