Senior Litigation Attorney

Attorneys•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. 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. 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.

Requirements

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
Deposition and motion practice experience required
Superior analytical skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with emerging e-commerce / gig economy legal issues preferred, but not required

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.