Aviation Defense Litigation Attorney

Jobot; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

25 days PTO for all attorneys

Medical benefits heavily subsidized by

401(k) with firm match

Job summary

Jobot is seeking defense attorneys across experience levels to join a national aviation practice. This hybrid opportunity offers flexible scheduling and compensation that scales with experience and productivity.

Bar admission in IL, NY, or FL depending on office location is required, with aviation experience a strong plus. Ideal candidates have a background in defense litigation and the ability to manage cases independently or with mentorship.

Qualifications

• Bar admission in IL, NY or FL mandatory for respective office locations.
• Defense litigation experience across categories welcomed (2nd year through Partner).
• Aviation‑related litigation experience is a strong plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage or co‑manage defense litigation matters with mentorship.
• Develop case strategy, handle discovery, motions, and trial prep as needed.
• Advancement based on performance, client management, and leadership.

Skills

Defense litigation

Aviation litigation

Education

Bar admission IL/NY/FL

Job description

$150,000 – $225,000 | Hybrid / Flexible Schedule | Chicago, IL | New York City, NY | Miami, FL

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Andrew Harrison

A bit about us:

A well-established defense litigation firm with a national aviation practice is actively expanding and hiring attorneys at multiple experience levels. The firm represents airlines, airports, aviation service providers, and related entities in high‑stakes litigation nationwide. This is a hybrid opportunity offering real flexibility, reasonable billable expectations, and compensation that scales with experience and productivity.

Why join us?

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive base salary + strong bonus structure
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility that increases with seniority
• 25 days PTO for all attorneys
• Medical benefits heavily subsidized by the firm - Multiple plan options, including no-cost plans for individual employees
• 401(k) with firm match

Career Growth / Partner Track:

• Hiring from mid‑level associates through partners
• No rigid “years-to-partner” timeline
• Advancement based on performance, client management, and leadership
• Trial and deposition experience valued but not required
• Collegial, collaborative culture with hands‑on partners and no egos

Job Details

Ideal Candidates:

• Defense litigation attorneys across experience levels (roughly 2nd year through Partner)
• Aviation‑related litigation experience is a strong plus but not required — attorneys with backgrounds in general liability, premises liability, product liability, construction accidents, or PI defense are encouraged to apply
• Experience representing airlines, airports, or aviation‑adjacent entities is highly valued where applicable
• Comfortable managing cases independently or growing into that role with mentorship
• Interested in flexibility, reasonable hours, and compensation tied to performance
• Bar admission in IL, NY, and/or FL (depending on office location)

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