Senior Litigation Attorney

JBR Law Group LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fees-based pay (percent of portable 书

Profit sharing/bonus eligibility

Paid time off and firm holidays

Hybrid and remote work

Part-time flexible schedules

Job summary

JBRLG is seeking an experienced litigation attorney with a minimum of 7 to 10 years of relevant experience, including trial experience, for a senior counsel or partner-level role. The candidate must be licensed in Illinois and admitted to the Northern District of Illinois, with a proven record in leading litigation strategy and handling federal and state matters.

The role supports a hybrid in-person/remote schedule, may involve supervising associates, and values candidates with a portable book

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing with the Illinois Bar.
• Admitted to the Northern District of Illinois.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of relevant litigation experience, including prior trial experience.
• Sophisticated drafting and litigation skills with a proven track record.
• Strong written and oral communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Experience handling litigation from inception to resolution with strategic responsibilities.
• Ability to appear in state and federal courts as lead litigation/trial counsel.
• Capacity to manage multiple matters independently and efficiently.
• Experience supervising associates and support staff on deliverables.
• Commitment to ethical and strategic business growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee litigation strategy for federal and state matters.
• Handle all aspects of litigation from start to finish.
• Serve as lead litigation and trial counsel in court.
• Supervise associate attorneys and support staff.
• Manage multiple matters independently and efficiently.
• Support ethical and strategic growth initiatives.

Skills

Litigation strategy

Trial experience

Leadership

Communication & negotiation

Ethical compliance

Multitasking

Lead counsel abilities

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Licensed in Illinois Bar

Admitted to Northern District of Illinois

Job description

JBRLG is seeking an experienced litigation attorney with a minimum of 7 to 10 years of relevant experience, including first and/or second chair trial experience, who is highly driven and interested in a senior counsel or partner-level position that can maintain the firm’s excellent standards and contribute to the firm’s overall growth and possible succession. The candidate must be licensed to practice law in Illinois, admitted to the Northern District of Illinois, and have a demonstrated history of developing and overseeing litigation strategy, and handling all aspects of federal and state litigation from start to finish. This candidate must be capable of upholding client expectations while also supervising associate attorneys and support staff as may be needed. JBRLG will also strongly consider an attorney with a portable book of business who can also dedicate undivided attention to the firm’s needs and existing corporate and municipal clients. This is a hybrid in person and remote work position.

Qualified candidates must have significant employment law and litigation experience in federal and state courts in order to be considered. Preference will be given to candidates that have had any municipal liability experience. In addition to candidates with relevant litigation and trial experience, we will also welcome applications from candidates who are experienced in internal investigations; settlement negotiations; compliance counseling; workplace trainings; drafting of employment policies/handbooks, restrictive covenants, employment agreements, and/or independent contractor/subcontractor agreements; and have any experience handling claims alleging business injury, breach of restrictive covenant, and trade secret misappropriation.

JBRLG is also willing to consider qualified applicants seeking either part-time employment or an of counsel position. The firm can accommodate candidates with a portable book of business, and provides incentives for same.

Minimum Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing with the Illinois Bar.
• Admitted to the Northern District of Illinois.
• Minimum of 7 - 10 years of relevant litigation experience, including prior trial experience.
• Sophisticated legal drafting and litigation skills with a demonstrated track record.
• Strong written and oral communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Experience handling similar litigation from inception to resolution with strategic responsibilities.
• The ability to appear in state and federal courts and serve as lead litigation and trial counsel.
• The capacity to independently and efficiently manage multiple matters.
• Experience supervising associate attorneys and support staff on deliverables.
• Commitment to ethical and strategic business growth initiatives.

Why Join Us

JBRLG has a proven successful track record built on a collaborative team approach. Our attorneys are trusted counselors and accomplished legal advocates, who are called on to safeguard our clients and their organizations in sensitive and high exposure matters. Our firm’s leadership and dynamic experience combines litigation and transactional know-how, which leads to cost-effective strategies with superior outcomes both in and out of the court. By way of experience and opportunities, JBRLG has provided our attorneys and other legal professionals with broader and more sophisticated skill sets.

We value attorneys who are curious, strategic, practical, and committed to delivering excellent client services. Our work requires not just knowing the law but understanding our clients’ organizations, anticipating problems, developing creative solutions, and advocating effectively when disputes arise.

We offer various benefits to eligible employees including, but not limited to:

• Compensation base + percent of fees generated from portable book, if applicable
• Profit sharing and/or discretionary performance bonus eligibility
• Paid time off, sick leave, and firm holidays
• Hybrid and remote work
• Flexible schedules for part-time applicants

JBRLG is an Equal Opportunity Employer

JBRLG is committed to equal employment opportunity and diversity in the workplace. In accordance with all relevant federal, state, and local laws, JBRLG makes all employment decisions based on individuals’ qualifications and abilities to complete the essential functions and duties of the job to be filled in a manner that upholds JBRLG’s unwavering standards to its clients. It is the continuing policy of JBRLG to lawfully provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, age, religion, disability, national origin/ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, veterans’ or military status, regardless of how discharged, source of income, credit history, arrest records, physical or mental handicap or disability or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws. At JBRLG, equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and condition of employment including, but not limited to hiring, training, compensation, benefits, working conditions, discipline, and termination. All employment decisions are made based on availability, qualifications, ability, merit, and any other legitimate business factors consistent with principles of equal employment and all applicable laws.

Disclaimer

This is a general summary of the duties and qualifications related to the role, and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. It does not limit or in any way modify the right of JBRLG to direct, assign, and control the work of employees. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Job postings are subject to periodic review and modification.