Trust and Estates Attorney

Big Law Caliber Commercial Litigation - Boutique Environment This Jobot Job is hosted by: Hunter Dahlstrom Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $200,000 - $280,000 per year A bit about us: Our client, a premier Chicago litigation boutique founded by former Big Law partners, seeks an experienced commercial litigator. Join a sophisticated practice offering Big Law-caliber work with boutique-level mentorship and work-life balance. This company provides sophisticated commercial litigation services to businesses throughout the United States, handling complex disputes in both state and federal courts. The firm combines Big Law expertise and case sophistication with the personal attention, direct partner mentorship, and creative fee structures that define boutique practice. Why join us? Direct Partner Access Handle complex commercial disputes, class actions, and bet-the-company litigation Take on significant case ownership and client interaction from day one Join attorneys who are trial lawyers at heart with proven courtroom experience Potential path to advancement/partnership Boutique environment while maintaining prestigious, challenging work Market-rate salary + benefits This is an opportunity to build lasting client relationships while working on the caliber of matters that built your Big Law foundation. Job Details Key Responsibilities: Handle complex commercial disputes including breach of contract, business torts, and IP matters Develop case strategies and manage all phases of litigation through trial Maintain direct client communication and provide strategic counsel Represent clients in trials, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate briefs Required Qualifications: JD from accredited law school Illinois bar admission required 4-7 years commercial litigation experience Big Law background strongly preferred Trial experience (jury or bench) Excellent motion practice and brief writing skills Strong case management and client communication abilities Ability to handle multiple complex matters simultaneously Compensation: $200,000 - $280,000 base salary plus discretionary bonus This role offers partnership-track potential with immediate responsibility on sophisticated matters typically handled by much larger firms. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy Jobot