Commercial Litigation Trial Attorney

Australia-Employment; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule in Chicago

Origination compensation

Job summary

Jobot in Chicago seeks an experienced Commercial Litigation Trial Attorney to join our team. The attorney will handle significant commercial disputes, taking ownership from inception through verdict, with a hybrid Chicago schedule and potential for an origination bonus.

Ideal candidates will have meaningful courtroom experience, strong oral advocacy, and a track record of handling complex matters. Illinois Bar admission in good standing is required.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Bar admission in good standing.
• Significant commercial/business litigation experience.
• Meaningful first- or second-chair trial experience.
• Strong deposition and courtroom experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage sophisticated cases through trial.
• Excellent oral advocacy, legal writing, and litigation strategy skills.
• Portable business is welcomed but not necessarily required.
• Interest in continuing to develop client relationships and grow a practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead trials for sophisticated commercial matters from inception through verdict.
• Develop and execute litigation strategy with ownership across matters.
• Cultivate client relationships and contribute to growing the practice.

Skills

Trial experience

Oral advocacy

Litigation strategy

Job description

Commercial Litigation Trial Attorney

$250000 - $350000 per year | Chicago, IL | On-site | Permanent

$250K+ | Commercial Litigation Trial Attorney | Actually Try Cases, Don’t Just Prep Them | Hybrid Chicago

A bit about us:

A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Trial Attorney to join its Chicago office.

This opportunity is geared toward a litigator who wants to actually try cases, not simply manage discovery and prepare matters for a senior partner to take to trial. The ideal candidate will have meaningful courtroom and trial experience and be comfortable taking ownership of sophisticated commercial matters from inception through verdict.

The practice handles a broad range of complex business disputes, including financial services litigation, real estate disputes, contract matters, business torts, and other commercial litigation.

The firm offers a hybrid schedule, strong resources and support, and opportunities for attorneys interested in continuing to develop their own business.

Why join us?

Compensation & Firm Highlights:

• $250K+ base salary, depending on experience
• Additional production/billable bonus opportunities
• Origination compensation for attorneys who develop business
• Hybrid schedule in Chicago
• National platform with the resources and support to handle sophisticated litigation
• Opportunity to build and grow a book of business
• Looking specifically for an attorney who wants to continue actively trying cases

Job Details

• Active Illinois Bar admission in good standing
• Significant commercial/business litigation experience
• Meaningful first- or second-chair trial experience
• Strong deposition and courtroom experience
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage sophisticated cases through trial
• Excellent oral advocacy, legal writing, and litigation strategy skills
• Portable business is welcomed but not necessarily required
• Interest in continuing to develop client relationships and grow a practice

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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