Litigation Partner

Robert Half Legal has partnered with a well-respected, regional law firm in Chicago who is seeking to hire a Litigation Partner with at least 7-12+ years of experience to join their team. This role will focus primarily on representing school districts, community colleges, municipalities, and other public entities in litigating public sector liability claims and defending civil rights, employment and tort claims. Our client offers a highly flexible work-from-home policy of 3 days per week WFH. Responsibilities:Handle complex litigation matters independently while exercising strong legal judgment and limited supervisionConduct in-depth legal research on challenging issues and translate findings into practical case strategyPrepare persuasive memoranda, motions, briefs, and other written submissions for courts, arbitrators, and clientsReview contracts and other legal records, identify key risks, and recommend revisions or strategic next stepsLead discovery efforts, including the collection, review, and use of electronically stored information and paper recordsRepresent clients during negotiations, settlement discussions, and other efforts to resolve disputes efficientlyTake and defend depositions as part of developing and advancing litigation strategyCompensation & BenefitsBase salary: $200,000–$280,000+Strong annual bonus potentialBenefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) + 3% safe harbor contribution, PTO, Life Insurance, Long-term and Short-term Disability, monthly cell phone stipend ($60/month), ARDC dues coverage, yearly association membership allocation ($600/year), and moreFlexible hybrid work schedule: 3 days WFH / 2 days in-office per weekHow to Apply:For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert - VP, Recruiting Manager - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half com