Senior Attorney - Civil Litigation - Chicago, Illinois - $200K

We Are Legal Revolution; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution, a confidential regional law firm, seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney to lead civil litigation in commercial transportation defense from a Chicago-based practice. Fully remote role with responsibilities across the litigation lifecycle, including dispositive motions and trial preparation.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of civil litigation experience, state and federal court exposure, and a practical approach. Collaboration and some transactional duties are expected.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience handling all phases of litigation, including discovery, fact investigation, legal research, drafting pleadings, and motion practice.
• Experience in state and federal courts, including dispositive motions.
• Trial preparation and trial experience.
• Ability to take on some transactional, retail, and administrative responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all phases of civil litigation in state and federal courts.
• Manage oral and written discovery, fact investigation, and case development strategy.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, memoranda of law, affidavits, and client reports.
• Support trial preparation and participate in trial work as matters progress.
• Assist with some transactional, retail, and administrative work as needed.

Skills

Civil litigation

Dispositive motions

Trial experience

Litigation strategy

Job description

NEW IN - Senior Litigation Attorney | Commercial Transportation Defense | Chicago, IL | Dispositive motion and trial work

A confidential regional, mid-market law firm is seeking an experienced civil litigation attorney to join its Chicago-based commercial transportation defense practice. This is an opportunity for a seasoned litigator to handle sophisticated matters across the full lifecycle of litigation, with meaningful motion practice and trial preparation responsibilities, plus a small component of related transactional and administrative work.

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

• Defense-side commercial transportation litigation with active state and federal court practice.
• Substantial ownership of matters across all phases of litigation, including dispositive motions.
• Role includes trial preparation and trial work, not just paper discovery.
• Broader practice mix with limited transactional, retail, and administrative responsibilities (approximately 80/20 litigation to non-litigation).

THE ROLE

• Represent clients in all phases of civil litigation in state and federal courts.
• Manage oral and written discovery, fact investigation, and case development strategy.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, memoranda of law, affidavits, and client reports.
• Support trial preparation and participate in trial work as matters progress.
• Assist with some transactional, retail, and administrative work as needed.

LOCATION, SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION

Schedule:

Fully Remote

REQUIREMENTS

• Seven or more years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience handling all phases of litigation, including discovery, fact investigation, legal research, drafting pleadings, and motion practice.
• Experience in state and federal courts, including dispositive motions.
• Trial preparation and trial experience.
• Ability to take on some transactional, retail, and administrative responsibilities.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

• Strong analytical skills and clear, practical legal writing.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

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