Litigation Attorney

Jobot; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot, a highly respected mid-size defense firm in downtown Chicago, is seeking an experienced litigation associate (2+ years) to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for work with sophisticated litigation, strong mentorship, and a culture that prioritizes work/life balance without sacrificing compensation potential.

Compensation includes a salary of $120k–$160k DOE, 1800 billables, a $50/hour bonus over 1800, a hybrid schedule (3 days in-office/2 remote), and a full benefits

Qualifications

• Illinois Bar admission required.
• 2+ years litigation experience.
• Experience with case management, drafting motions/pleadings, written discovery, depositions, and court appearances.

Skills

Litigation experience

Case management

Motions & pleadings

Depositions

Court appearances

Written discovery

Job description

1800 Billables + Hybrid Schedule + 20K Bonus Opportunity

Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 per year

About us

A highly respected mid-size defense firm in downtown Chicago is seeking an experienced litigation associate (2+ years) to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking for sophisticated litigation work, strong mentorship/support, and a culture that genuinely prioritizes work/life balance without sacrificing compensation potential.

What Makes This Firm Stand Out

• Median attorney tenure of 8.4 years
• Strong support staff structure with extensive paralegal/assistant support
• Flexible environment for attorneys prioritizing either work/life balance OR maximizing compensation through higher billables

Compensation & Structure

• Salary: $120k–$160k DOE (potentially higher for the right senior candidate)
• Billables: 1800
• Bonus: $50/hour over 1800
• Hybrid Schedule: 3 days in-office / 2 remote
• Full benefits package included

Requirements

• Illinois Bar admission required
• 2+ years litigation experience
• Experience with case management, drafting motions/pleadings, written discovery, depositions, and court appearances

Practice Areas

• Medical Malpractice Defense
• Transportation / Trucking Defense
• Long Term Care / Nursing Home Defense
• Premises Liability Defense

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Background Checks

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.