Commercial litigation attorney law

Commercial Litigation Attorney (No Billable Requirement)
$150000 - $185000 per year | Downers Grove, IL | On-site | Permanent

Boutique Commercial Litigation Firm

Build a rewarding litigation career without the pressure of a billable-hour requirement. We are seeking a Permanent Commercial Litigation Attorney with 1+ years of experience to handle challenging disputes, develop practical legal strategies, and help clients protect their business and personal interests.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who enjoys substantive legal work, direct client engagement, and ownership of cases from initial assessment through resolution. Bring your experience in civil and commercial litigation, estates, trusts, and mergers and acquisitions to a role focused on quality advocacy and meaningful outcomes.

Manage civil and commercial litigation matters from intake and investigation through discovery, motion practice, settlement, trial, and appeal, as applicable.

Develop case strategies aligned with clients’ legal, financial, and business objectives.

Draft and review pleadings, briefs, motions, discovery requests and responses, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.

Conduct legal research, assess evidence, take and defend depositions, and prepare witnesses for testimony.

Advise on litigation risks arising from mergers and acquisitions, including transaction‑related claims and contractual disputes.

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Active license to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction and good standing with the relevant state bar.

At least 1 years of relevant legal experience, including substantial civil and commercial litigation experience.

Experience with estates, trusts, and mergers and acquisitions, or equivalent experience addressing related disputes and legal issues.

Demonstrated ability to independently manage litigation matters and exercise sound legal judgment.

Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.

Experience conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting substantive motions, and appearing in court.

Ability to analyze complex legal and financial information and translate it into practical advice.

A client-focused, collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering high‑quality legal work.

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. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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.

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