Chicago-Area Civil Litigator | Mentorship & Hybrid

Orion Placement; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced attorney to lead civil litigation matters in a growing Chicago-area firm. You will manage cases from start to finish, draft essential documents, and drive strategy while mentoring under seasoned litigators.

With 3+ years of civil litigation, Illinois Bar in good standing, and strong research/writing skills, you’ll collaborate with partners on complex disputes. Hybrid work offered after 90 days, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of directly relevant civil litigation experience
• Illinois Bar admission in good standing
• Experience with commercial, business, contract, real estate, or complex probate disputes strongly preferred
• Hands‑on discovery, motion practice, deposition, and court appearance experience
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Sound judgment, professionalism, organization, and client communication skills
• Ability to independently manage responsibilities while collaborating effectively with a litigation team

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters through all phases of the case lifecycle
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other substantive legal documents
• Conduct legal research and contribute directly to litigation strategy
• Take and defend depositions
• Prepare clients, witnesses, and experts for hearings, mediations, and trials
• Appear in court for hearings, motions, and other proceedings
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Collaborate closely with partners on commercial, contract, business, real estate, construction-related, probate, and other complex civil disputes

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Legal research & writing

Client communication

Discovery & deposition

Advocacy skills

Team collaboration

Independent management

Education

Illinois Bar admission in good standing

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced attorney to lead civil litigation matters in a growing Chicago-area firm. You will manage cases from start to finish, draft essential documents, and drive strategy while mentoring under seasoned litigators.

With 3+ years of civil litigation, Illinois Bar in good standing, and strong research/writing skills, you’ll collaborate with partners on complex disputes. Hybrid work offered after 90 days, with competitive compensation and benefits.