Senior Litigation Attorney

Overview 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 Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: $190,000 - $200,000 USD The position is full-time and eligible for benefits including a 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an offer of employment is made. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Wilson Elser (Attorney Careers)