Senior Litigation Attorney

Senior Litigation Attorney Wilson Elser

• Attorneys
• 3.1 Chicago, IL Job Details $190,000
• $200,000 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Paid time off 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Report writing Law 11+ years Legal memorandum writing Legal motion preparation Doctor of Law (JD) Analysis skills Legal client representation experience Alternative dispute resolution Settlement negotiation Legal case management Senior level Cross-functional collaboration Bar Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States.

Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Senior Litigation Attorney position in our Chicago, IL Office. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. The Position We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Senior Litigation Attorney to work on our firm's representation of a large international logistics services provider. The ideal candidate will have a strong background handling litigation matters, and trial experience. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging cases and be at the forefront of litigating emerging legal issues, with talented colleagues throughout the country, and provide sound counsel to our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Proactively manage a litigation caseload, helping oversee cases from beginning to end Actively participate in trials, including preparation, courtroom appearances, and trial proceedings. Conduct legal research. Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations. Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients, demonstrating strong advocacy and negotiation skills. Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment. Draft case analysis reports to client stakeholders with an eye towards developing proactive resolution strategies. Qualifications JD from an ABA accredited law school Admitted to practice in the state Illinois 15+ years of general casualty litigation experience First and/or second chair experience strongly desired Trial experience required Insurance defense experience is required Experience in general liability, premises liability, products liability, construction, and transportation Experience with emerging e-commerce / gig economy legal issues preferred, but not required Deposition and motion practice experience required Superior analytical skills Why Should You Apply?

Flexibility:

Hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend

Benefits:

Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan

Career Growth:

Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement

Employee Perks:

Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at . Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wilson Elser endeavors to make the Wilson Elser website accessible to any and all users. You may review our Accessibility Policy here . California Residents may review our CCPA notice for applicants and employees here .