Senior Litigation Attorney (8+ Years)

Phillips-Lytle-LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Program

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Group Life AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401k & Roth Plan Options with Employer

Flexible Spending Account Plan Options

10 Annual Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Phillips Lytle LLP seeks a senior attorney in Chicago with 8+ years handling products liability and complex commercial disputes across state, federal and arbitration forums.

The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership, collaboration, and mentorship, with outstanding writing, analytical and communication skills, and a strong academic record. Portable business and client relationships are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience handling products liability and/or complex commercial disputes.
• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration and mentorship skills, with superior writing, analytical and communication abilities.
• A strong academic record is preferred.
• Ability to originate and maintain strong client relationships with portable business.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in state, federal and arbitration forums with a senior perspective.
• Lead matters, coordinate with teams, and manage significant litigation portfolios.
• Highlight role on significant matters and potential outcomes for clients.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Writing

Analytical

Communication

Client relations

Job description

Phillips Lytle is looking to expand our talent within our Litigation Practice.We are seeking enterprising candidates, ideally experienced at handling products liability and/or commercial disputes in state, federal and arbitration forums.Phillips Lytle has an excellent reputation and a roster of high-profile clients, including Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies in industries such as financial services, environmental and land use, telecommunications, technology, manufacturing, healthcare and life sciences.The Litigation Practice Group seeks to hire a senior attorney (Chicago) with 8+ years of experience handling products liability and/or complex commercial disputes. Applicants should highlight their role on significant matters, the types of claims, and the industries with which they have experience. Applicants should have practical knowledge, leadership, collaborative and mentorship skills, as well as superior writing, analytical, and communication abilities. A strong academic record is preferred. Ideal candidates will have portable business and a demonstrated ability to originate and maintain strong client relationships.We offer a flexible workplace, a commitment to advancement, and significant client contact and responsibility. We value community engagement and an entrepreneurial spirit. We are focused on growing our Firm across our entire footprint, and we welcome individuals who are looking for an inclusive and equitable environment, where mentoring, feedback and training are emphasized.Annual salary range for this position is $200,000-$350,000. Actual pay may be adjusted based on location, experience, volume and nature of portable business, or other job-related factors permitted by law.Other benefits include:Bonus ProgramMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceBasic Group Life AD&D InsuranceVoluntary Life & AD&D InsuranceShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term Disability401k & Roth Plan Options with Employer MatchFlexible Spending Account Plan Options10 Annual HolidaysPaid Time OffNOTE: PHILLIPS LYTLE IS NOT WORKING WITH ANY SEARCH FIRMS IN CONNECTION WITH FILLING THIS POSITION.LOCATIONS: Chicago, Illinois, United States