Criminal Defense Attorney

Location: Hybrid opportunity based in the Chicago area, with regular travel to courts in Cook, DuPage, Lake, and Kane counties. Note: Must be licensed to practice law in Illinois and have at least some attorney experience. Courtroom, criminal defense, DUI, traffic, or related litigation experience is strongly preferred. Job Description Represent clients in court appearances, hearings, negotiations, and other proceedings across multiple Illinois counties Handle a caseload involving criminal defense, traffic, DUI, and driver-related matters Advise clients on legal strategy, case risks, and likely outcomes Negotiate with prosecutors and advocate for favorable resolutions Prepare cases for hearings, motion practice, and trial when needed Review evidence, analyze legal issues, and build strong case strategies Work closely with internal support staff to keep cases moving efficiently Collaborate with attorneys on case coverage, litigation strategy, and client outcomes Maintain professionalism with clients, court personnel, prosecutors, and judges Travel as needed to courthouses in Cook, DuPage, Lake, and Kane counties Qualifications Active Illinois law license required 2+ years litigation experience required Criminal defense, DUI, traffic, prosecution, public defense, or other courtroom-based litigation experience required Comfortable appearing in court and managing client-facing responsibilities Strong communication, negotiation, and case management skills Willingness to travel locally for court appearances Bilingual skills are a plus, not required #J-18808-Ljbffr Orion Placement