Commercial Litigation Attorneys

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP•Chicago, IL

27d•$100,000 - $275,000

About The Position

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is seeking experienced litigation attorneys for its Chicago commercial law practice group. Attorneys will prepare matters for hearings, trials, arbitrations, and mediations under the direction of the Practice Group Leader and/or Partners. Hybrid and fully remote work opportunities are available. Candidates must be licensed and admitted to practice in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, or Missouri. The firm offers professional development and mentorship, a collaborative and collegial environment, client interaction, and opportunities to handle appearances at hearings, depositions, and trials. Compensation depends on factors including experience, skills, practice area, business generation, work arrangement, and geographic market. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample.

Requirements

1–3 years of litigation experience.
Licensed and admitted to practice in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, or Missouri.
Experience in litigation involving breach of commercial loans and security agreements, secured transactions and equipment leasing, negotiable instruments, replevin actions, judgment enforcement, and foreclosures.
Solid written and verbal communication skills and command of the English language.

Nice To Haves

Bankruptcy experience.
Transactional experience concerning the specified commercial law areas.

Responsibilities

Prepare matters for hearings, trials, arbitrations, and mediations under the direction of the Practice Group Leader and/or Partners.
Draft correspondence, pleadings, opinion letters, and other documents.
Communicate with clients, courts, and other counsel.
Draft and argue motions.
Maintain current knowledge of Local Rules, Rules of Civil Procedure, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and other applicable codes and regulations.
Coordinate and communicate with clients, courts, opposing and co-counsel, vendors, attorneys, secretaries, paralegals, case assistants, managers, and other staff.