Senior Attorney - Civil Litigation - Chicago, Illinois - $200K

NEW IN - Senior Litigation Attorney | Commercial Transportation Defense | Chicago, IL | Dispositive motion and trial work A confidential regional, mid-market law firm is seeking an experienced civil litigation attorney to join its Chicago-based commercial transportation defense practice. This is an opportunity for a seasoned litigator to handle sophisticated matters across the full lifecycle of litigation, with meaningful motion practice and trial preparation responsibilities, plus a small component of related transactional and administrative work. WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT Defense-side commercial transportation litigation with active state and federal court practice. Substantial ownership of matters across all phases of litigation, including dispositive motions. Role includes trial preparation and trial work, not just paper discovery. Broader practice mix with limited transactional, retail, and administrative responsibilities (approximately 80/20 litigation to non-litigation). THE ROLE Represent clients in all phases of civil litigation in state and federal courts. Manage oral and written discovery, fact investigation, and case development strategy. Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, memoranda of law, affidavits, and client reports. Handle active motion practice, including dispositive motions. Support trial preparation and participate in trial work as matters progress. Assist with some transactional, retail, and administrative work as needed. LOCATION, SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION Location: Chicago, Illinois Schedule: Fully Remote REQUIREMENTS Active Illinois bar license. Seven or more years of civil litigation experience. Experience handling all phases of litigation, including discovery, fact investigation, legal research, drafting pleadings, and motion practice. Experience in state and federal courts, including dispositive motions. Trial preparation and trial experience. Ability to take on some transactional, retail, and administrative responsibilities. PREFERRED BACKGROUND Strong analytical skills and clear, practical legal writing. Excellent communication skills, including client reporting. Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively in a team environment. For a confidential and non-obligation call to learn more about this opportunity, please apply below or forward your resume to and we’ll be happy to discuss this position in more detail. #litigation #legalwriting # legalresearch # legalservice #commerciallitigation