Mentored Trial-Focused Civil Litigator

Orionplacement; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in the Greater Chicago Area seeks an experienced civil litigation attorney to manage matters through all phases, draft pleadings, take depositions, and appear in court. The role offers direct mentorship, substantial responsibility, and a clear path to advancement.

Illinois Bar admission and 3+ years of direct civil litigation experience are required, with strong writing, research, and advocacy skills. Hybrid work eligibility follows onboarding.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of directly relevant civil litigation experience
• Illinois Bar admission in good standing
• Experience with commercial-, business-, contract-, real estate-, or complex probate-disputes strongly preferred
• Hands-on discovery, motion practice, deposition, and court appearance experience
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Sound judgment, professionalism, organization, and client communication
• Ability to independently manage responsibilities while collaborating with a litigation team

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters through all phases of the case lifecycle
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other substantive legal documents
• Conduct legal research and contribute directly to litigation strategy
• Take and defend depositions
• Prepare clients, witnesses, and experts for hearings, mediations, and trials
• Appear in court for hearings, motions, and other proceedings
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Collaborate closely with partners on commercial, contract, business, real estate, construction-related, probate, and other complex civil disputes

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Deposition

Court appearances

Client communication

Negotiation

Education

Illinois Bar admission

Job description

Confidential Employer in the Greater Chicago Area seeks an experienced civil litigation attorney to manage matters through all phases, draft pleadings, take depositions, and appear in court. The role offers direct mentorship, substantial responsibility, and a clear path to advancement.

Illinois Bar admission and 3+ years of direct civil litigation experience are required, with strong writing, research, and advocacy skills. Hybrid work eligibility follows onboarding.