Wilson Elser · 1 week ago
Senior Litigation Attorney
Greater Chicago Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$190K/yr - $210K/yr
15+ years expWilson 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 sound counsel to clients in the logistics sector.
ConsultingFinancial ServicesLegal
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
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
Corporate discount plans
Company
Wilson Elser
Wilson Elser is the preeminent litigation defense law firm.
1,001-5,000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joe Kelley
Chief Operating Officer
Adam Bialek
Partner - Intellectual Property
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