Commercial Litigation Attorney

Hinshaw & Culbertson; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national firm in Peoria, IL is seeking an experienced attorney to support its Consumer Financial Services and Labor & Employment practice groups. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload, engage in commercial litigation, and benefit from comprehensive training and mentorship. The firm values work-life balance, offering hybrid work arrangements to enable flexibility.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the Illinois and be in good standing.
• Experience in consumer financial services litigation is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of commercial litigation.
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and legal briefs.
• Represent clients in court hearings.

Skills

Legal writing

Research

Oral advocacy skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

Admission to the Illinois State Bar

3+ years of experience in commercial litigation

Job description

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a leading national firm, seeks an attorney to join its Peoria, IL office, supporting the Consumer Financial Services and Labor & Employment practice groups.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in career growth. Our firm is committed to your professional development, offering comprehensive training, mentorship, and support to help you succeed and advance within the organization. You will be entrusted with a diverse and challenging caseload, assuming significant responsibilities from the outset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle all aspects of commercial litigation, including foreclosures, case strategy, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and legal briefs.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex commercial disputes.
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Advise clients on risk assessment and litigation strategies.
• Assist with negotiating and drafting agreements to resolve distressed loan products.
• Collaborate with colleagues on a wide variety of commercial matters, including real estate, auto, and specialty finance, when applicable.

Position Requirements:

• Must be admitted to the Illinois and be in good standing
• The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in commercial litigation, with additional experience in consumer financial services litigation and/or commercial litigation considered a plus.
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a tight-knit group offering a high level of responsibility in an exciting and growing practice area.

We value work-life balance and offer hybrid work arrangements, allowing you to work from both the office and remotely.

Only candidates contacted for an interview will receive a response. As an EOE/AA employer, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Kindly note: Direct applicants only. This position is not accepting recruiter candidates.