Commercial Litigation Trial Attorney

Jobot; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule in Chicago

Job summary

Jobot, in Chicago, seeks a Commercial Litigation Trial Attorney who actually tries cases. This role requires an active Illinois bar and meaningful trial experience, with ownership of sophisticated matters from inception through verdict.

The firm offers a hybrid schedule and strong resources for attorneys who want to grow business and handle high-stakes disputes. Salary ranges from $250,000 to $350,000 per year, with potential bonuses for production and origination.

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 and try commercial litigation matters from inception through verdict.
• Own complex cases, including discovery and trial strategy.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and generate business.

Job description

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

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Andrew Harrison

Salary: $250,000 - $350,000 per year

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 towards 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

Ideal Background:

• 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.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.