Senior Litigation Attorney

Beacon Hill; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180.000 - 220.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Year-end bonus

Medical, dental, vision

Disability & life insurance

401(k)

Zusammenfassung

Beacon Hill seeks an experienced litigation attorney to join its civil litigation practice. The role can be senior associate, counsel, or junior partner depending on experience, with responsibility from inception through resolution.

The attorney will independently manage a docket, take depositions, draft motions, supervise junior attorneys, and contribute to case strategy. A minimum of seven years in substantive litigation and Illinois bar admission are required.

Qualifikationen

• Seven or more years of substantive litigation experience.
• Ability to handle cases independently from start to finish.
• Meaningful deposition and courtroom experience.
• Strong judgment, organization, written advocacy, and client-service skills.
• Experience supervising or mentoring less-experienced attorneys.
• Admission and good standing to the Illinois state bar.

Aufgaben

• Independently manage a docket of civil litigation matters from initial assessment through resolution.
• Take and defend depositions, manage written discovery, draft and argue motions, and appear in court.
• Develop case strategy, communicate with clients, and oversee deadlines.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and delegate work effectively.

Kenntnisse

Litigation experience

Independent case management

Deposition & trial experience

Mentoring junior attorneys

Ausbildung

Illinois Bar Admission

Jobbeschreibung

A growing law firm is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to join its expanding civil litigation practice. This position is ideal for an attorney who can independently manage matters from inception through resolution while helping supervise and develop junior attorneys. The position title can be a senior associate, counsel, or junior partner depending on level of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a docket of civil litigation matters from initial assessment through resolution.
• Take and defend depositions, manage written discovery, draft and argue motions, and appear in court.
• Develop case strategy, communicate with clients, and oversee deadlines.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and delegate work effectively.

Qualifications

• At least seven (7+) years of substantive litigation experience.
• Demonstrated ability to handle cases independently
• Meaningful deposition and courtroom experience.
• Strong judgment, organization, written advocacy, and client-service skills.
• Experience supervising or mentoring less-experienced attorneys.
• Admission and good standing to the Illinois state bar.

Billable Hours

• Annual billable-hour expectation of 1,800 hours.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary for this position starts at $200,000 but is dependent on experience.
• Discretionary year end bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage and life insurance.
• 401(k)

Work Arrangement

The firm offers a flexible hybrid schedule, with attorneys generally in the office two days per week.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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