Top 15 Senior litigation attorney Jobs in Illinois

Senior Litigation Attorney
Wilson Elser - Attorneys —Chicago, IL
- $190,000 - $200,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- 11+ years
- Analysis skills
- Senior level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Senior Litigation Attorney (8+ Years)
PHILLIPS LYTLE LLP —Chicago, IL
- $200,000 - $350,000 a year
- Writing skills
- 8 years
- Mentoring
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Senior Litigation Attorney
The Hunt Law Group —Chicago, IL
- $125,000 - $175,000 a year
- Email
- Senior level
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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Senior Corporate Counsel - Real Estate, Leasing & Construction
UL Solutions —Northbrook, IL
- $180,000 - $200,000 a year
- Holidays
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Senior Legal Counsel—Litigation, Investigations & Regulatory Enforcement
Northern Trust Corp. —Chicago, IL
- $160,100 - $272,300 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Counsel, Litigation and Claims
HUB International —Chicago, IL
- $140,000 - $190,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Senior level
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Senior Claims Counsel – Title Insurance (Remote)
First American Title Insurance Co —Illinois
- $129,300 - $172,300 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 11+ years
- Analysis skills
- Senior level
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
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Senior Counsel, eDiscovery
Abbott Laboratories —Abbott Park, IL
- $149,300 - $298,700 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
Lead Commercial Litigator (Federal Practice) — Remote
Valiant Funds —Chicago, IL
- $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Writing skills
- Travel
- Senior level
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Attorney - General Liability Senior Associate
Goldberg Segalla LLP —Chicago, IL
- Up to $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Counsel, Commercial - Chicago, IL
ADM —Chicago, IL
- $128,800 - $238,900 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Senior Counsel, Commercial - Decatur, IL
ADM —Decatur, IL
- $128,800 - $238,900 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Senior Cyber Class Action Attorney
Wilson Elser - Attorneys —Chicago, IL
- $190,000 - $210,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Research
- 8 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Senior Litigation Attorney

Wilson Elser - Attorneys -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

$190,000 - $200,000 a year

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount

Qualifications

Motion processing
Legal motion preparation
Insurance claims litigation
Court depositions

Full Job Description

At Wilson Elser, we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms.

Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where attorneys are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.

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

Why Join Wilson Elser?

Meaningful Work: Handle sophisticated matters alongside experienced attorneys and partners
Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive team environment that values mentorship and professional development
Advancement: Gain opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm
Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement that supports work-life balance
Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
Additional Perks: Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at [email protected].

Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Wilson Elser endeavors to make the Wilson Elser website accessible to any and all users. You may review our Accessibility Policy here.

California Residents may review our CCPA notice for applicants and employees here.

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