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Wilson Elser · 17 hours ago

Senior Litigation Attorney

Chicago, Illinois

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$190K/yr - $210K/yr

15+ years exp

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. They are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Senior Litigation Attorney to manage a litigation caseload, participate in trials, and provide legal counsel for a large international logistics services provider.

ConsultingFinancial ServicesLegal

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

JD from ABA accredited law schoolAdmitted to practice in Illinois15+ years litigation experienceTrial experienceInsurance defense experienceGeneral liability experienceDeposition experienceSuperior analytical skillsNegotiation skillsCollaboration skills

Required

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 cases

Deposition and motion practice experience required

Superior analytical skills

Preferred

Transportation and logistics, trucking, and related regulatory experience

Experience with emerging e-commerce / gig economy legal issues

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life insurance

401k match

Generous PTO plan

Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Company

Wilson Elser

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Wilson Elser is the preeminent defense litigation firm in the United States.

Founded in 1978

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.wilsonelser.com

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