Litigation Attorney

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP; Belleville (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor Program

Trial Workshops

CLE programs

Peer Recognition Program

Flexible career tracks

Coast-to-coast pro bono opportunities

Job summary

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Belleville, IL is seeking law school graduates to join the Litigation team on a hybrid/remote basis. You will gain exposure to a dynamic portfolio spanning personal injury, product liability, labor and employment, and more, working alongside experienced litigators at a national AmLaw firm.

Qualified candidates have 1+ year of experience, Illinois bar admission in good standing, and strong legal research/writing skills.

Qualifications

• Law school graduate with 1+ year of experience.
• Illinois Bar admission in good standing required.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Genuine interest in litigation and trial practice.
• Willing to obtain Missouri license if not admitted.

Responsibilities

• Take and defend depositions.
• Propound and respond to written discovery.
• Draft pleadings.
• Appear in court to present and defend client arguments.
• Communicate with carriers, clients, and opposing counsel.
• Multi-task and manage time-sensitive documents.
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills.
• Travel to courts across the Southern Illinois area as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation interest

Trial practice

Education

Law degree / J.D.

Illinois Bar admission in good standing

Willingness to obtain Missouri license

Job description

Why Hinshaw & Culbertson

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a nationally ranked law firm, is seeking law school graduates to join the Litigation team.
Location: Belleville, IL Hybrid | Remote
Join Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP’s accomplished Belleville litigation team, where you’ll gain exposure to a dynamic, nationally respected portfolio of complex matters spanning personal injury, product liability, labor & employment, professional liability, health care, and construction litigation-working alongside experienced litigators while building a versatile practice with the backing of a leading national AmLaw firm.

Excellence, Recognized

13 national rankings and 56 metro rankings in the 2026 Best Law Firms directory. 80 lawyers named to Best Lawyers in America, with 22 rising stars on the Ones to Watch list. National Chambers USA honors in Aviation, Financial Services, and Insurance. This isn't legacy prestige - it's excellence earned every year, by people at every stage of their career.

Scale That Backs You Up

90+ years in practice. 450+ attorneys in 25 offices nationwide. One firm, coast to coast - giving you the resources of a national platform with the relationships of a firm that still knows your name.

Equality Isn't a Talking Point Here

14 years running at 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index. Mansfield Rule Certified Plus. A firm-wide commitment to pro bono work that runs through nearly every practice group. At Hinshaw, inclusion isn't a program - it's how we've operated for over a decade, consistently.

Bottom line

Ranked nationally. Built for the long run. Committed to getting it right - for our people, our clients, and our communities.

What You'll Do

• Taking and defending deposition
• Propounding and responding to written discovery
• Drafting pleadings
• Court appearances to present and defend client arguments
• Communications with carriers, clients, and opposing counsel
• Multi-tasking
• Managing time-sensitive documents
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Travel as needed to courts across the Southern Illinois area

Qualifications

• Law school graduatewith 1+years of experience
• Illinois Bar admission and good standing required
• Demonstrate strong legal research and writing skills
• Genuine interest in litigation and trial practice
• This position offers an excellent opportunity for motivated attorneys to take on substantive legal work early in their careers while receiving mentorship and guidance from experienced trial lawyers.
• Candidates must be willing to obtain a Missouri license, if not already admitted.

What We Offer

Salary Range: Any level of experience will be considered and salary will be commensurate with experience.

Competitive Compensation & Multiple Paths to Earn More

Hinshaw’s compensation structure is designed to reward performance and provide multiple opportunities to increase your total compensation. In addition to competitive base salaries, attorneys can benefit from:

• Semi-annual hours-based bonuses rewarding strong billable performance
• Annual billed-and-collected bonuses providing an additional opportunity to directly benefit from your business and billing results
• Discretionary annual bonuses recognizing overall contributions and performance

With multiple bonus opportunities throughout the year, Hinshaw provides several avenues to achieve- and potentially exceed your compensation goals.

Exceptional Benefits, Growth & Career Support

Hinshaw offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, career growth, and life beyond the workplace. Employees enjoy top-tier healthcare with multiple medical plan options to fit individual and family needs, along with dental and vision coverage.

Additional benefits include generous PTO and holidays, retirement savings and wealth management resources, a student loan repayment program, backup care, parental and personal leave with reintegration support, wellness and mental health resources, EAP, commuter benefits, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Hinshaw also recognizes and rewards long-term commitment through its employee anniversary program.

Your growth matters at Hinshaw. Through a dedicated Mentor Program, Hinshaw University skills development, Trial Workshops, and free monthly CLE programs, attorneys have meaningful opportunities to sharpen their skills and advance their careers. Our Peer Recognition Program allows you to be recognized and recognize fellow peers for outstanding work. Flexible career tracks allow you to shape your professional path, while coast-to-coast pro bono opportunities provide the chance to make an impact in communities across the country.

At Hinshaw, you’re not just joining a firm; you’re joining a firm invested in your success, your career, and your life.

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.