Litigation Attorney

Beacon Hill Staffing Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Leave programs

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group in Chicago, IL seeks a mid-senior commercial litigation attorney with 4+ years of experience to join its team in downtown Chicago. The role focuses on complex commercial and insurance coverage disputes, with opportunities to handle depositions, arbitration and settlement work.

You will represent both plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes matters, work closely with clients and leadership, and contribute to a collaborative, trial-focused practice among top-tier firms.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial litigation experience, including taking and defending depositions.
• Insurance coverage experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong research, writing and analytical skills.
• Collaborative, creative problem-solver who works with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Handle a generalist portfolio of complex commercial litigation matters with a niche in insurance coverage and recovery disputes.
• Represent plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes contract, business tort and insurance disputes in state and federal courts.
• Gain exposure to arbitration, mediation, settlement work and legal triage.
• Collaborate closely with clients and firm leadership in a team-based environment while litigating against major firms.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Deposition experience

Research and writing

Analytical skills

Collaborative problem-solving

Job description

A nationally recognized boutique business litigation firm is seeking a mid-senior commercial litigation attorney with 4+ years' experience to join its team in downtown Chicago, IL. Details regarding the position are below:

About the Firm

This boutique litigation firm pairs large-firm experience and skill with the personalized client service and flexibility of a smaller practice. Its work centers on complex commercial and contract litigation, with a particular strength in business insurance coverage disputes, and its clients range from regional businesses to large national and international companies. The firm is highly regarded in its field and has a strong track record of results for its clients. The team values creativity, collaboration and persistence, and it prepares every case as if it will go to trial.

The Role

• This is a generalist role handling complex commercial litigation matters, with a strong niche in business insurance coverage and recovery disputes.
• Represent both plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes contract, business tort and insurance coverage disputes, including bad-faith claims, in state and federal trial and appellate courts.
• Gain exposure beyond traditional litigation, including arbitration, mediation, settlement counsel work, legal triage and second-opinion engagements.
• Work directly with clients and firm leadership in a collaborative, team-based environment while litigating against some of the largest, best-known firms in the country.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial litigation experience (taking and defending depositions); insurance coverage experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong research, writing and analytical skills, with attention to the complex contract details others may miss.
• A collaborative, creative problem-solver who enjoys working closely with clients and colleagues.

What's Offered

• A fantastic culture and long‑term professional growth opportunities!
• Lower billable hours (1500), a flexible work schedule and a competitive compensation package.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents:

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.