Transportation & Railroad Defense Attorney (3–5 yrs)

We Are Legal Revolution; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary profit sharing

Merit-based bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution in Chicago, IL seeks a 3 to 5 year General Liability Attorney specializing in Transportation and Railroad Defense to join a discreet, regional defense platform.

Work remotely with a strong docket featuring grade crossing and FELA matters, collaborating with senior trial partners, building direct client relationships, and advancing within a respected litigation environment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of licensed litigation experience with increasing case responsibility.
• Experience drafting critical motions and handling written discovery.
• Background or strong interest in transportation or railroad matters including grade crossing and FELA claims.
• Illinois bar admission and strong written and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of transportation and railroad liability matters for institutional and insured defense clients.
• Develop and execute case strategy across discovery, motion practice, depositions, and pretrial preparation.
• Draft substantive motions, pleadings, and written discovery in complex injury and FELA related cases.
• Take and defend fact and expert depositions and appear in court for hearings and related proceedings.
• Maintain and grow client relationships while supporting targeted business development initiatives.

Skills

General Liability

Transportation Defense

Railroad Defense

Education

Illinois Bar Admission

Job description

We Are Legal Revolution in Chicago, IL seeks a 3 to 5 year General Liability Attorney specializing in Transportation and Railroad Defense to join a discreet, regional defense platform.

Work remotely with a strong docket featuring grade crossing and FELA matters, collaborating with senior trial partners, building direct client relationships, and advancing within a respected litigation environment.