Litigation Attorney - Commercial Transportation

Amundsen Davis, LLC; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Amundsen Davis, a full-service business law firm, seeks an attorney for its Commercial Transportation team in Chicago with 3+ years of civil litigation experience and an active Illinois bar license.

Responsibilities include representing clients in all phases of litigation, conducting discovery, researching, drafting pleadings and affidavits, and engaging in motion practice. Some transactional work may also be required. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience
• Active Illinois bar license
• Strong analytical abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well on a team
• Some transactional, retail, and administrative work may be required

Responsabilités

• Represent clients in all phases of litigation
• Perform discovery (oral and written)
• Conduct factual investigation and legal research
• Draft pleadings, memoranda, reports, and affidavits
• Engage in motion practice in state and federal court
• Prepare for and assist with trial work

Connaissances

Communication skills

Team player

Analytical abilities

Civil litigation

Illinois bar license

Description du poste

Amundsen Davis' Commercial Transportation team in Chicago is seeking an attorney with three or more years of experience in civil litigation and an active Illinois bar license. General responsibilities will include representing clients in all phases of litigation, including performing all aspects of oral and written discovery; conducting extensive fact investigation/development and legal research; drafting pleadings, memoranda of law, client reports, and affidavits; engaging in active motion practice in both state and federal court, including dispositive motions; trial preparation and trial work. This role will also include some transactional, retail, and administrative work. Strong analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well on a team are required.

The annual base salary range anticipated for this position in Illinois is $110,000-$135,000, depending upon experience. This salary range excludes available bonus opportunities. A listing of our benefits can be found here: https://www.amundsendavislaw.com/careers-attorneys.

This position is not open to recruiters.

Amundsen Davis is a full-service business law firm comprised of 270 attorneys headquartered in Chicago. As one of the fastest growing law firms in the Midwest, we understand the entrepreneurial thinking that drives business decisions for our clients. We use this insight to respond to the needs of clients creatively, expediently and pragmatically. The firm handles the transactional, labor and employment, and litigation needs of companies across the U.S. Our experience in both litigated and transactional matters makes us a unique partner for your business. The law firm has offices in the following locations: Chicago, Crystal Lake, St. Charles, and Rockford, IL; Cleveland and Columbus, OH; Milwaukee, Appleton, Brookfield, Green Bay, and Madison, WI; St. Louis, MO; Detroit, MI; and Indianapolis, IN.

Amundsen Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support and encourage workforce diversity. We do not discriminate because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, citizenship, creed, marital status, veteran status, age, family care giving responsibilities, genetic profile or predisposition, pregnancy or disability with respect to hiring, promotion, firing, compensation, or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

Amundsen Davis does not utilize any Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its applicant selection or hiring process. Amundsen Davis recognizes the supportive benefits that AI may bring to the practice of law, but we expect it to be just that- supportive of original human thoughts, arguments, and ideas. During the hiring process, it is particularly important for us to see your writing and other communication skills without the aid of AI. Accordingly, Amundsen Davis requires all applicants to fully disclose their use of AI to generate or otherwise supplement any content in communications (i.e., cover letters and emails) with the firm, and other submissions (e.g., resume, writing samples, etc.) to the firm. Other than spellcheck and autofill functions - there is no de minimis exception to this policy. Failure to disclose your use of AI during the hiring process may result in denial of employment, revocation of an employment offer, or termination of employment (if hired).