Senior Civil Litigation Attorney | Autonomy & Incentives

Kelleher & Holland LLC; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelleher + Holland, LLC is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to join our civil practice in Crystal Lake, Illinois. The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of civil litigation, strong writing and courtroom skills, and the ability to manage matters independently while collaborating with partners.

This full-time, in-person role offers autonomy, an established firm culture, and opportunities to develop your practice and relationships, with the potential to bring an existing book of business.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois license to practice law.
• 7–10 years of civil litigation experience preferred.
• Established book of business valued but not required.
• Experience in commercial, real estate, or employment litigation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all phases of litigation from pleadings to trial.
• Perform legal research and draft memoranda, motions, and filings.
• Manage discovery and take or defend depositions.
• Collaborate with partners on strategy and client communications.
• Attend hearings, conferences, and mediations.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, including independently sourced matters.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Case management

Education

Illinois Bar admission

Job description

Description

Litigation Attorney — Crystal Lake, Illinois Office

(Full-Time | In-Person)

Illinois Licensed | Civil Litigation Focus | 7–10 Years' Experience | Established Book of Business Valued

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced litigator who enjoys autonomy, wants to grow — or brings with them — an established book of business, and values being part of a team that collaborates across disciplines. KH offers a supportive infrastructure and collaborative firm culture, with the freedom to develop your practice, serve your clients, and shape your future.

About Us:

Kelleher + Holland, LLC is a full-service law firm with a growing litigation practice handling a wide range of complex civil disputes. We're seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to manage sophisticated matters outside of the personal injury and contingent-fee space, while contributing to high-quality client service across our civil litigation practice.

Position Overview:

The Litigation Attorney will manage cases from inception to resolution, working independently while collaborating with partners and senior attorneys on strategy. This position is ideal for a seasoned litigator — 7 to 10 years of civil litigation experience preferred — with strong writing, analytical, and courtroom skills, who may bring an established book of business to the role.

Key Responsibilities:

? Represent clients in all phases of litigation — pleadings, discovery, motion practice, hearings, settlement negotiations, arbitration, and trial

? Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, motions, and other court filings

? Manage written discovery and take or defend depositions

? Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on case strategy and client communications

? Attend court hearings, status conferences, and mediations

? Develop and maintain client relationships, including independently sourced matters

Why Join Us:

Kelleher + Holland, LLC is a growing, full-service law firm with offices in Illinois and Florida — voted an Illinois Best Place to Work, 2022–2026. We offer our attorneys:

? Flexibility and autonomy for seasoned practitioners

? Incentive-based compensation based on performance

? A collaborative, team-based culture that values leadership and personal growth

? Access to resources across a wide range of practice areas and jurisdictions

Requirements

Qualifications:

? Active license to practice law in Illinois; additional bar admissions a plus

? 7–10 years of civil litigation experience preferred

? An established book of business is highly valued, though not required for the right litigator

? Experience in commercial litigation, real estate litigation, employment law, or related civil practice areas is a plus

? Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills; comfortable managing multiple deadlines independently