Commercial Litigation Partner/Attorney

Chicago, IL, United States

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced attorney to join its Litigation Practice. This attorney will have significant experience handling all aspects of complex and sophisticated litigation, including developing litigation strategy, drafting pleadings, substantive motions, and written discovery, taking depositions, preparing for trial, working directly with clients, and first or second-chairing trials in state and federal court.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is highly motivated and seeking a positive career trajectory. We are looking for an attorney who is interested in developing their business, stepping into key client relationships, and being part of the Firm's overall succession plan.

Please note that this role allows a flexible work schedule with a hybrid remote/in-office presence.

Job Requirements

8 - 12 years of litigation experience, including researching and writing legal memoranda, developing litigation strategy, drafting pleadings, substantive motions, and written discovery, managing large-scale document reviews and productions, taking/defending depositions, interviewing witnesses, preparing for trial or arbitration, working directly with clients, communicating with opposing counsel, negotiating settlements and first or second-chairing trials and evidentiary hearings.

Significant experience handling commercial litigation (breach of contract, shareholder/LLC disputes, unfair competition, restrictive covenants, breach of fiduciary duty, fraudulent conveyance, asset purchase liability, professional negligence, breach of warranty, etc), real estate litigation, UCC disputes, construction litigation, product liability, trusts and estates disputes and/or appellate litigation.

Excellent writing and analytical skills. Ability to draft persuasive, clear, and effective pleadings, discovery, motions, briefs, memoranda, mediation statements, orders, and settlement agreements.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have the confidence and demeanor to build relationships with the Firm's current clients, as well as the drive and ability to develop additional client relationships and business.

Strong organizational and time management skills. The ideal candidate will be able to efficiently manage multiple matters at a time and produce exceptional work product under tight deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to work as part of a team, but will also possess the experience and skills necessary to lead a case from inception to completion.

A drive for excellence and a willingness to take the initiative to solve problems. The ideal candidate will be an ambitious and highly motivated attorney who always strives to achieve the best possible result for the client.

Detail-oriented and thorough. This attorney must demonstrate meticulous attention to detail in every aspect of their practice.

Sharp oral advocacy skills with deposition and/or courtroom experience (oral argument, witness examination, opening/closing statement etc).

Federal or state clerkship is a plus.

A portable book of business is preferred, but not required.

Candidates must be currently licensed in Illinois or licensed in another state with a UBE score that qualifies in Illinois for comity, be eligible to waive in, or be willing to sit for an upcoming IL bar exam (open to relocation candidates that meet these requirements).

Additional Highlights

Opportunity to step into meaningful client relationships and be a key component of the Firm's succession plan. This attorney will gain direct client interaction and significant responsibility for complex and sophisticated legal matters.

Emphasis on professional and business development.

Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment.

Healthcare, life, and disability insurance.

Competitive Compensation, Benefits Package, And a Generous 401k Plan.

Employee discounts and wellness programs.

Hybrid in-office/remote role.

About Us

We are an 80-year-old Chicago law firm with a team of over 50 attorneys, representing Fortune 500 corporations, closely held businesses, financial institutions, entrepreneurs, and family businesses in diverse and complex matters throughout the world. Our team consists of a deep bench of sophisticated and experienced attorneys who provide exceptional legal services while affording our clients the benefits of working with an agile and entrepreneurial-minded team of result-oriented, well-rounded professionals.

In this ever-changing and complex world, we remain one of the few truly mid-size law firms in Chicago. Thus, while our work is as sophisticated and complex as the mega firms, our focus on tailored service is something only a smaller firm like ours can deliver. This allows us the unique ability to employ our multi-faceted approach to legal service for clients of every size and in every industry. For example, our attorneys handled the $800 million redevelopment of Chicago's Old Post Office and the $840 million purchase of the Sears (now Willis) Tower. We have handled more than $10 billion in corporate transactions in the past decade and argued cases before a number of appellate forums, including the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the Illinois Appellate and Supreme Courts.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, creed, medical condition including pregnancy, disability, genetic information, gender identity and expression, marriage or parental status, sexual orientation, or Veteran's status.

#J-18808-Ljbffr