Attorney / Senior Associate - Civil Litigation

We Are Legal Revolution; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution in Chicago seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney to lead civil litigation matters for commercial transportation defense. You will handle dispositive motions, trial preparation, and trial work across state and federal courts.

The role emphasizes ownership of matters through all phases of litigation with some related transactional tasks and administrative duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience handling all phases of litigation, including discovery, fact investigation, legal research, drafting pleadings, and motion practice.
• Experience in state and federal courts, including dispositive motions.
• Trial preparation and trial experience.
• Ability to take on some transactional, retail, and administrative responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all phases of civil litigation in state and federal courts.
• Manage oral and written discovery, fact investigation, and case development strategy.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, memoranda of law, affidavits, and client reports.
• Support trial preparation and participate in trial work as matters progress.
• Assist with some transactional, retail, and administrative work as needed.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Dispositive Motions

Trial Experience

Legal Research

Drafting Pleadings

Discovery Management

State & Federal Courts

Job description

NEW IN - Senior Litigation Attorney | Commercial Transportation Defense | Chicago, IL | Dispositive motion and trial work

A confidential regional, mid-market law firm is seeking an experienced civil litigation attorney to join its Chicago-based commercial transportation defense practice. This is an opportunity for a seasoned litigator to handle sophisticated matters across the full lifecycle of litigation, with meaningful motion practice and trial preparation responsibilities, plus a small component of related transactional and administrative work.

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

• Defense-side commercial transportation litigation with active state and federal court practice.
• Substantial ownership of matters across all phases of litigation, including dispositive motions.
• Role includes trial preparation and trial work, not just paper discovery.
• Broader practice mix with limited transactional, retail, and administrative responsibilities (approximately 80/20 litigation to non-litigation).

THE ROLE

• Represent clients in all phases of civil litigation in state and federal courts.
• Manage oral and written discovery, fact investigation, and case development strategy.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, memoranda of law, affidavits, and client reports.
• Support trial preparation and participate in trial work as matters progress.
• Assist with some transactional, retail, and administrative work as needed.

LOCATION, SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION

Location:

Schedule:

In office 5 days/week

REQUIREMENTS

• Seven or more years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience handling all phases of litigation, including discovery, fact investigation, legal research, drafting pleadings, and motion practice.
• Experience in state and federal courts, including dispositive motions.
• Trial preparation and trial experience.
• Ability to take on some transactional, retail, and administrative responsibilities.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

• Strong analytical skills and clear, practical legal writing.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively in a team environment.