Senior Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm in Chicago, IL, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Litigation Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in litigation, excellent analytical and writing skills, and the ability to handle complex legal matters efficiently. This role requires a proactive individual who can work collaboratively and independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Key Duties

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and promptly reply to correspondence.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Successfully meet deadlines and expectations and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as:
  • Working at a computer for extended periods, including on-screen reading and typing.
  • Participating in digital/virtual conference calls.
  • Participating in meetings as needed.
• Perform all other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in litigation.
• Experience drafting litigation documents, such as motions to dismiss, written discovery, and summary judgment motions.
• Experience appearing in state and federal courts.
• Experience handling multi-district litigation is preferred.
• Admission to the Illinois Bar.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Good business judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Research and problem-solving skills.
• Conceptual thinking.
• Ability to influence others.
• Persuasive communication.
• Management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Strong project management skills.

Certifications

• Admission to the Illinois Bar.

Benefits Offered

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.