Tech Litigation Attorney — Hybrid (Chicago)

Mudd Law; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Competitive vacation time and paidholi

Retirement plan

Professional-development budget

Job summary

Mudd Law, a technology-forward litigation firm in Chicago, seeks an experienced litigation attorney to take meaningful responsibility quickly, work directly with clients, and grow within a collaborative team. This is a hybrid, high-stakes environment focused on internet, technology, privacy, defamation, IP, and business disputes.

You will manage matters end-to-end, draft and edit key pleadings and depositions, and coordinate with clients and colleagues to drive strong outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois law license; additional state/federal admissions are valuable.
• Substantial litigation experience with independent work and judgment.
• Meaningful deposition and trial experience.
• Excellent legal research, analytical and writing ability.
• Strong caseload management and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Own litigation matters from strategy through resolution.
• Draft and revise complaints, motions, discovery, letters, deposition outlines, and trial materials.
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and translate into practical strategy and persuasive writing.
• Prepare for, take, and defend depositions; participate in trial preparation and courtroom work.
• Communicate directly with clients and related parties in sensitive situations.
• Manage deadlines, court rules, and client needs across a caseload.
• Collaborate with the firm while independently managing matters.
• Work across litigation and assist with transactional/IP/emerging-technology issues.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Writing ability

Client relations

Time management

Education

Illinois law license

Additional admissions useful

Tools

Clio

Job description

Mudd Law, a technology-forward litigation firm in Chicago, seeks an experienced litigation attorney to take meaningful responsibility quickly, work directly with clients, and grow within a collaborative team. This is a hybrid, high-stakes environment focused on internet, technology, privacy, defamation, IP, and business disputes.

You will manage matters end-to-end, draft and edit key pleadings and depositions, and coordinate with clients and colleagues to drive strong outcomes.