Commercial Litigation Attorney

Australia-Employment; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Employer Match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Onsite culture; mentorship from senior

Job summary

Jobot seeks a Commercial Litigation Attorney in Downers Grove, IL, to manage a pipeline of complex civil matters with autonomy and direct client exposure at a boutique firm. You will handle cases from intake through resolution, draft pleadings, take depositions, and argue motions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of commercial litigation, an active Illinois license, and strong writing skills. Compensation is competitive with full benefits and a clear path toward partnership.

Qualifications

• JD and active Illinois law license.
• 5+ years of commercial or complex civil litigation experience.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Meaningful deposition and courtroom experience.
• Ability to manage cases and client relationships independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Westlaw.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and complex civil litigation matters from intake through resolution.
• Develop case strategy and communicate directly with clients throughout the life of each matter.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, briefs, and discovery requests and responses.
• Take and defend depositions, including evidence depositions for trial.
• Argue contested motions and temporary restraining orders.
• Handle evidentiary hearings, arbitrations, and trials.
• Negotiate settlements and participate in mediations.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and support staff across the firm.

Skills

Litigation experience

Research skills

Oral advocacy

Client management

Education

JD and Illinois license

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Job description

Commercial Litigation Attorney

$120000 - $180000 per year | Downers Grove, IL | On-site | Permanent

Commercial Litigation Attorney | Downers Grove, IL | Onsite | 60515

A bit about us:

We are a highly regarded boutique law firm with an established presence in the western suburbs of Chicago. The firm has built a strong reputation for delivering high quality legal work across a range of sophisticated matters, with a particular emphasis on business litigation, commercial transactions, and estate planning and succession matters.

The firm offers a collaborative, collegial environment where attorneys work closely together and have meaningful access to experienced partners. Unlike a larger firm, attorneys here have the opportunity to take significant ownership of their matters and work directly with senior attorneys on complex cases throughout the entire life cycle of a matter.

The litigation practice has continued to grow, creating an opportunity for an experienced attorney to step into a strong pipeline of work. This is an excellent fit for someone who enjoys sophisticated legal work but prefers the culture, autonomy, and direct client exposure of a boutique practice.

The firm is also intentional about developing its attorneys, with a genuine opportunity for long term advancement and partnership for the right individual.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation: $120,000 to $180,000 base salary (DOE)
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Collaborative Work Environment: Join a close knit team of 5 attorneys where mentorship from senior partners is part of the culture, not an afterthought
• Real Ownership: Manage cases from day one with genuine autonomy, rather than sitting second chair indefinitely
• Growth Path: A clearly defined trajectory toward partnership for the right person
• Onsite Culture: Work face to face with a tight knit team that actually likes working together

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage commercial and complex civil litigation matters from intake through resolution
• Develop case strategy and communicate directly with clients throughout the life of each matter
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, briefs, and discovery requests and responses
• Take and defend depositions, including evidence depositions for trial
• Argue contested motions and temporary restraining orders
• Handle evidentiary hearings, arbitrations, and trials
• Negotiate settlements and participate in mediations
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and support staff across the firm

Qualifications

• JD and active Illinois law license
• 5+ years of commercial or complex civil litigation experience
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Meaningful deposition and courtroom experience
• Ability to manage cases and client relationships independently
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Westlaw

Preferred

• Trial or trial prep experience
• Demonstrated ability to stay organized and responsive while juggling multiple active matters
• A genuine investment in producing excellent, polished work product

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