Commercial Litigation Attorney

Amundsen Davi; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Amundsen Davis LLC seeks a commercial litigation attorney to join our Chicago office. Ideal candidates will have at least six years of legal experience and be licensed to practice in Illinois, with a very strong writing ability and experience in oral argument.

Experience handling all aspects of litigation—depositions, motions, pleadings, discovery, and briefing in federal and state court—is essential. Trial experience is preferred but not required; strong analytical skills and teamwork are a

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of commercial litigation experience in Illinois.
• Excellent writing skills and proven ability in oral advocacy.
• Experience taking and defending depositions; handling motion practice.
• Ability to work well on a team with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of litigation from start to finish.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery requests and responses.
• Conduct fact investigations and client reporting.
• Provide oral argument in federal and state court.

Skills

Strong writing

Oral argument experience

Litigation experience

Deposition experience

Job description

Amundsen Davis LLC seeks a commercial litigation attorney to join the firm's Chicago office. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 6 years of legal experience and be licensed to practice in Illinois. The position requires a very strong writer and experience in oral argument. Trial experience is preferred but not required. Substantial experience in handling all aspects of litigation, including taking and defending depositions, motion practice and oral argument in federal and state court, preparing pleadings and written discovery, researching and briefing complex issues, conducting fact investigation, and preparing client reports is necessary. Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work well on a team are also required.

The annual base salary range anticipated for this position in Illinois is $165,000-$250,000, depending upon experience. This salary range excludes available bonus opportunities. A listing of our benefits can be found here: https://www.amundsendavislaw.com/careers-attorneys.

Amundsen Davis is a full-service business law firm comprised of more than 270 attorneys headquartered in Chicago. As one of the fastest growing law firms in the Midwest, we understand the entrepreneurial thinking that drives business decisions for our clients. We use this insight to respond to the needs of clients creatively, expediently, and pragmatically. The firm handles the transactional, labor and employment, and litigation needs of companies across the U.S. Our experience in both litigated and transactional matters makes us a unique partner for your business. The law firm has offices in the following locations: Chicago, Crystal Lake, St. Charles, and Rockford, IL; Cleveland and Columbus, OH; Milwaukee, Appleton, Brookfield, Green Bay, and Madison, WI; Detroit, MI; St. Louis, MO; and Indianapolis, IN.

Amundsen Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support and encourage workforce diversity. We do not discriminate because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, citizenship, creed, marital status, veteran status, age, family care giving responsibilities, genetic profile or predisposition, pregnancy, or disability with respect to hiring, promotion, firing, compensation, or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

Amundsen Davis does not utilize any Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its applicant selection or hiring process. Amundsen Davis recognizes the supportive benefits that AI may bring to the practice of law, but we expect it to be just that – supportive of original human thoughts, arguments, and ideas. During the hiring process, it is particularly important for us to see your writing and other communication skills without the aid of AI. Accordingly, Amundsen Davis requires all applicants to fully disclose their use of AI to generate or otherwise supplement any content in communications (i.e., cover letters and emails) with the firm, and other submissions (e.g., resume, writing samples, etc.) to the firm. Other than spellcheck and autofill functions – there is no de minimis exception to this policy. Failure to disclose your use of AI during the hiring process may result in denial of employment, revocation of an employment offer, or termination of employment (if hired).