Attorney - Commercial Litigation - Chicago - 160K

We Are Legal Revolution; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution in Chicago, IL seeks a Commercial Litigation Attorney with 3–5 years of licensed experience to join a well-established defense litigation platform. The role offers remote work options while engaging with automotive warranty, consumer protection, and other complex civil matters.

You will manage a defense docket, draft motions and pleadings, depose witnesses, and collaborate with seasoned trial lawyers on live cases, with potential for trial exposure and client development.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of licensed litigation experience with active case responsibility.
• Experience handling motions, written discovery and depositions.
• Bar admission in Illinois or California, with dual admission preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defense side commercial litigation docket, including automotive warranty and consumer protection matters.
• Handle day-to-day case management, including strategy discussions and client communication.
• Draft critical motions, pleadings and written discovery in complex civil disputes.
• Take and defend depositions and appear in court for hearings and related proceedings.
• Support trial and appellate work while maintaining client relationships and contributing to business development.

Skills

Years of experience

Litigation

Job description

We Are Legal Revolution is working discreetly with a well established Chicago based defense litigation firm with peer recognized trial talent seeking a 3 to 5 year Commercial Litigation Attorney to join its Chicago, IL office Remotely.

This role offers direct access to technically complex civil disputes, including automotive warranty and consumer protection defense, with meaningful responsibility from day one. You will work closely with seasoned trial lawyers on active cases, develop stand up skills in court, and build a credible platform for long term advancement within a recognized Illinois defense practice.

Company Highlights

• Join a recognized Illinois defense litigation platform with multiple lawyers listed in respected peer reviewed directories
• Focus on technically demanding defense work in medical malpractice, product liability and broader civil litigation matters
• Benefit from a Chicago centered regional platform with in state reach across Illinois courts
• Work directly with experienced trial attorneys on live cases, gaining substantive advocacy and client exposure
• Develop your litigation career in a setting that emphasizes active case handling and courtroom experience

The Role

• Manage a defense side commercial litigation docket, including automotive warranty and consumer protection matters
• Handle day to day case management, including strategy discussions and client communication
• Draft critical motions, pleadings and written discovery in complex civil disputes
• Take and defend depositions and appear in court for hearings and related proceedings
• Support trial and appellate work while maintaining client relationships and contributing to business development

Ideal Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking a 3 to 5 year Commercial Litigation Attorney with:

• 3 to 5 years of licensed litigation experience with active case responsibility
• Experience managing matters involving motions practice, written discovery and depositions
• Bar admission in Illinois or California, with Illinois and California dual admission preferred
• Strong academic credentials and polished written and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to work in the Chicago office on a full time in office schedule
• $110,000 to $160,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Discretionary profit sharing and merit based bonus potential
• Comprehensive employee benefits package provided by the firm
• Paid time off and firm recognized holidays
• Approximate 2,000 billable hour expectation supporting clear performance benchmarks

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