Senior Litigation Attorney: Own Your Cases & Wins

Wanta Thome PLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Commuter account

Job summary

Wanta Thome seeks an experienced litigator to own a caseload from start to finish. You will conduct depositions, argue motions, mediate, and try cases, while guiding a team to execute strategy and deadlines.

This role demands strong writing and courtroom presence, with a drive for autonomy and career growth. Hybrid or remote options are available, and compensation aligns with experience, reflecting a base of $120,000–$160,000 plus incentive potential of $250,000+ and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in Minnesota or Illinois.
• 3+ years of litigation experience, required.
• Persuasive writing and a confident courtroom presence.
• The instinct to delegate: you give clear direction and let your team run.
• Ambition—more autonomy, more upside, and a bigger career than your current seat offers.

Responsibilities

• Own your cases from complaint through resolution: strategy, key decisions, and results are yours.
• Take and defend depositions, argue motions, run mediations, and try cases.
• Negotiate hard to deliver life-changing outcomes for workers who were wronged.
• Lead your team: you set the strategy and the deadlines, they execute the routine work.
• Deliver a five-star client experience with steady, candid communication.

Skills

Litigation experience

Deposition skills

Motions

Case management

Team leadership

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Wanta Thome seeks an experienced litigator to own a caseload from start to finish. You will conduct depositions, argue motions, mediate, and try cases, while guiding a team to execute strategy and deadlines.

This role demands strong writing and courtroom presence, with a drive for autonomy and career growth. Hybrid or remote options are available, and compensation aligns with experience, reflecting a base of $120,000–$160,000 plus incentive potential of $250,000+ and a comprehensive benefits