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Commercial Litigation Attorney

Law Firms
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Schedule: Onsite


About The Firm:

A respected law firm in Chicago is seeking a Senior Commercial Litigation Attorney with 5 years of experience to join its growing litigation practice. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with strong experience handling commercial disputes and complex business litigation matters.


Key Responsibilities

  • Handle a broad range of commercial litigation matters including complex business disputes, contract disputes, partnership/shareholder disputes, and other commercial claims
  • Independently manage cases through all phases of litigation
  • Draft and argue motions, pleadings, discovery responses, and legal briefs
  • Conduct depositions, mediations, hearings, and settlement negotiations
  • Develop litigation strategies and provide risk assessments to clients


Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience in commercial litigation
  • Strong experience handling complex litigation matters in state and federal courts
  • Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
  • Strong deposition, motion practice, and courtroom experience preferred
  • Active and in good standing with the Illinois Bar


Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $180,000 – $240,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.


Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Salary : $180,000 - $240,000

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