Attorney / Senior Associate - Commercial Litigation

NEW IN - Partner, Commercial Litigation Attorney | Litigation Practice | Chicago, Illinois | $400K+ portable book required

A confidential, established regional law firm is seeking a Partner-level attorney to help expand its Chicago-based commercial litigation platform. This is a litigation-only role with a meaningful mix of defense and plaintiff-side matters, and a strong emphasis on business development and client relationship ownership.

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

• Partner seat with expectations and support aligned to building and growing a book in Chicago.
• Litigation-only practice (no transactional expectations in this role).
• Firm resources focused on marketing and business development support.
• Stable platform where many attorneys build long-term careers.

THE ROLE

• Lead and supervise general commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Handle pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Advise clients on case strategy, risk, budgeting, and settlement positioning.
• Develop new business through marketing, relationship building, and cross-selling within the firm.
• Maintain and grow a portable practice, with an emphasis on consistent client service and responsiveness.

LOCATION, SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Schedule:

In office 4 days per week

REQUIREMENTS

• Active Illinois Bar admission in good standing.
• 10+ years of commercial litigation experience.
• Portable book of business of at least $400,000.
• Demonstrated business development and marketing capability (including attorneys coming from a solo or small-firm environment).
• Ability to support matters with an average billing rate around $260/hour (with flexibility to go higher depending on work and clients).
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school (Top 100 law school preferred by the firm).

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

• Trial experience in insurance defense litigation, ideally as first or second chair.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Billable hour target: 1,800 hours.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) (no employer match).
• No formal PTO policy for attorneys.

For a confidential and non-obligation call to learn more about this opportunity, please apply below or forward your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io and we’ll be happy to discuss this position in more detail.