Litigation Partner

Jobtailor; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Gould & Ratner LLP is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Litigation Practice. The role requires extensive commercial and/or real estate litigation experience, including first chair trial work, to lead strategies and manage client relations.

The attorney will oversee all aspects of litigation within a hybrid work setting and mentor junior lawyers. Ideal candidates will be licensed in Illinois or eligible for comity via UBE score, with strong communication, organization, and a drive to

Qualifications

• 10+ years of litigation experience with first chair trial in state or federal court.
• Significant experience in commercial and/or real estate litigation and related disputes.
• Strong client relations ability and business development mindset.
• Leadership of cases from inception to completion with teamwork when needed.
• Excellent communication, organization and meticulous attention to detail.
• Willingness to relocate/open to comity for IL bar eligibility and licensing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage litigation strategies and client relations.
• Oversee and handle all aspects of litigation in a hybrid work environment.
• Provide deposition and courtroom advocacy and lead as first chair when required.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to case strategy and execution.

Skills

10+ years of litigation experience

First chair trial experience

Client relations

Team leadership

Oral advocacy

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Licensed in Illinois

UBE Score for Comity

Job description

• Join Gould & Ratner LLP's Litigation Practice as an experienced attorney.
• Leverage significant commercial and/or real estate litigation experience, including first chair trial experience.
• Develop and manage litigation strategies and client relations.
• Oversee and handle all aspects of litigation within a hybrid work environment.

Requirements

• 10+ years of litigation experience, including first chair trial experience in state and/or federal court, developing litigation strategy, managing clients, mentoring junior attorneys, and overseeing and handling all other aspects of litigation.
• Significant experience handling commercial and/or real estate litigation (breach of contract, shareholder/LLC disputes, restrictive covenants, breach of fiduciary duty, UCC disputes, title disputes, issues relating to leases, reciprocal operating agreements, easements and other real estate related documents, etc),
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have the confidence and demeanor to build relationships with the Firm’s current clients, as well as the drive and ability to develop additional client relationships and business.
• Strong organizational and time management skills. The ideal candidate will be able to efficiently manage multiple matters at a time and produce exceptional work product under tight deadlines.
• The ideal candidate will have the ability to work as part of a team but will also possess the experience and skills necessary to lead a case from inception to completion.
• A drive for excellence and a willingness to take the initiative to solve problems. The ideal candidate will be an ambitious and highly motivated attorney who always strives to achieve the best possible result for the client.
• Detail-oriented and thorough. This attorney must demonstrate meticulous attention to detail in every aspect of their practice.
• Sharp oral advocacy skills with deposition and/or courtroom experience (oral argument, witness examination, opening/closing statement etc).
• Portable business required
• Candidates must be currently licensed in Illinois or licensed in another state with a UBE score that qualifies in Illinois for comity, be eligible to waive in, or be willing to sit for an upcoming IL bar exam (open to relocation candidates that meet these requirements).

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive litigation experience with a focus on commercial and real estate matters, including first chair trial experience. Proven ability to develop litigation strategies, manage client relationships, and mentor junior attorneys while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• 10+ Years Litigation Experience
• First Chair Trial Experience
• Commercial Litigation Expertise
• Real Estate Litigation Expertise
• Strong Interpersonal Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Litigation Strategy Development
• Breach of Contract Litigation
• Shareholder Dispute Resolution
• Fiduciary Duty Claims
• UCC Dispute Handling
• Title Dispute Management
• Lease Issues Resolution
• Easement Agreements
• Oral Advocacy Skills
• Courtroom Experience

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management Skills
• Team Leadership
• Detail-Oriented

Certifications & Qualifications

• Licensed in Illinois
• UBE Score for Comity

Industry Keywords

• Litigation Practice
• Commercial Litigation
• Real Estate Litigation
• Client Relations
• Mentoring Junior Attorneys