Litigation Attorney: Shareholder Growth Path (Hybrid)

Orionplacement; Belleville (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking a litigation attorney in Belleville, IL. The role offers a base salary of $100,000.00–$125,000.00 per year with merit-based bonus opportunities and a strong benefits package.

Primary on-site work with some hybrid flexibility is available, and Illinois bar admission plus 4+ years of substantive litigation experience are required. You will manage complex matters across commercial, construction, employment, personal injury, product liability, and workers' compensation,

Qualifications

• Active Illinois bar license required.
• 4+ years of substantive litigation experience required.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Missouri bar admission is preferred or willingness to obtain it when appropriate.
• In-house and solo-practice backgrounds may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Manage and contribute to complex litigation matters from case assessment through resolution.
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and develop effective litigation strategies.
• Draft high-quality pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, and other legal documents.
• Manage complex discovery, including developing strategies, reviewing materials, and coordinating discovery activities.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, depositions, motion practice, and other court proceedings.
• Handle a broad range of matters involving commercial litigation, construction litigation, employment law, personal injury, product liability, and workers' compensation.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and support professionals to move cases forward efficiently and effectively.
• Communicate clearly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other stakeholders.
• Take increasing ownership of case management and client relationships as your experience grows.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Litigation strategy

Courtroom experience

Discovery management

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Orionplacement is seeking a litigation attorney in Belleville, IL. The role offers a base salary of $100,000.00–$125,000.00 per year with merit-based bonus opportunities and a strong benefits package.

Primary on-site work with some hybrid flexibility is available, and Illinois bar admission plus 4+ years of substantive litigation experience are required. You will manage complex matters across commercial, construction, employment, personal injury, product liability, and workers' compensation,