Civil litigation attorney

Pay: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build real courtroom and trial skills while working closely with experienced litigators who actively try cases
• Take meaningful ownership of sophisticated civil litigation matters instead of being limited to behind-the-scenes work
• Benefit from direct mentorship, practical feedback, and a clear long-term advancement path
• Enjoy a manageable 1,700 annual billable-hour requirement designed to support high-quality work and professional development
• Earn a 15% bonus after reaching 1,800 billable hours, with additional merit-based bonus potential
• Receive a $10,000 sign-on bonus for direct hires, paid in installments
• Join a growing, trial-focused practice where strong performance, initiative, and client service are recognized

Location Greater Chicago Area. Attorneys may work from either our Schaumburg or Chicago office, with eligibility for a hybrid schedule after successfully completing the first 90 days of onboarding.

Note Candidates must be admitted to the Illinois Bar in good standing and have 3+ years of civil litigation experience involving commercial disputes, contract disputes, business disputes, real estate disputes, complex probate disputes, or closely related matters.

About Us

We are a growing Chicago-area law firm representing individuals and businesses across sophisticated civil litigation and complementary legal matters. Our team combines strategic thinking, careful preparation, hands-on advocacy, and individualized client service. We provide attorneys with meaningful responsibility, direct access to experienced litigators, and opportunities to develop into accomplished advocates.

Job Description

• Manage civil litigation matters through all phases of the case lifecycle
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other substantive legal documents
• Conduct legal research and contribute directly to litigation strategy
• Take and defend depositions
• Prepare clients, witnesses, and experts for hearings, mediations, and trials
• Appear in court for hearings, motions, and other proceedings
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Collaborate closely with partners on commercial, contract, business, real estate, construction-related, probate, and other complex civil disputes

Qualifications

• 3+ years of directly relevant civil litigation experience
• Illinois Bar admission in good standing
• Experience with commercial, business, contract, real estate, or complex probate disputes strongly preferred
• Hands-on discovery, motion practice, deposition, and court appearance experience
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Sound judgment, professionalism, organization, and client communication skills
• Ability to independently manage responsibilities while collaborating effectively with a litigation team

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is an opportunity to become a stronger litigator, not simply hit a billing target. You will receive substantive case responsibility, direct mentorship, courtroom exposure, and opportunities to sharpen your advocacy skills. Our 1,700-hour billable requirement supports thoughtful case preparation and professional growth, while our hybrid flexibility, comprehensive benefits, bonus opportunities, CLE support, paid time off, parental leave, and long-term advancement potential make this an attractive place to build your career.

Benefits: 401(k) Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance