Senior Civil Litigator — Autonomy + Established Book

Kelleher + Holland, LLC; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility and autonomy

Incentive-based compensation

Collaborative culture

Access to diverse practice areas

Job summary

Kelleher + Holland, LLC is seeking a Litigation Attorney for our Crystal Lake, Illinois office. This full-time, in-person role requires Illinois licensure and 7–10 years of civil litigation experience, with an established book of business valued.

The attorney will manage cases from inception to resolution, draft motions, argue in court, and collaborate with partners across disciplines. We offer autonomy, incentive-based compensation, and a collaborative, growth-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in Illinois (bar)
• 7–10 years of civil litigation experience
• Established book of business valued but not required for right candidate
• Strong writing and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Case management

Education

Illinois Bar Admission

Job description

Kelleher + Holland, LLC is seeking a Litigation Attorney for our Crystal Lake, Illinois office. This full-time, in-person role requires Illinois licensure and 7–10 years of civil litigation experience, with an established book of business valued.

The attorney will manage cases from inception to resolution, draft motions, argue in court, and collaborate with partners across disciplines. We offer autonomy, incentive-based compensation, and a collaborative, growth-focused culture.