Commercial Litigation Attorney

Company: Lyons Law Group, LLC
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: May 7, 2022

Job Description:

Established and respected law firm in Downers Grove seeks a driven commercial litigator with 3-5 years of complex commercial litigation experience who thrives in a high-paced environment. We seek attorneys who are reliable, organized, and detail-oriented to service our clients, who are mainly businesses and their owners. Our success is driven by our client-focused approach to the practice of law and by the camaraderie among our three branches of practice: (1) commercial transactional; (2) estate planning and business succession planning; and, (3) litigation. Our firm offers an environment where the attorneys help each other grow and achieve their professional and personal goals.
We are looking for a hard-working litigator to assist on taking cases from start to finish. We need someone who can jump right in and enjoy this thriving practice that we have established.

Responsibilities
- Draft correspondence to clients and opposing counsel
- Case analysis and strategy
- Legal research and writing
- Document review and summarizing
- Draft and file pleadings and motions, including dispositive motions
- Draft and respond to written discovery
- Oral discovery -- depositions (lay and expert)
- Attend court hearings and participate in oral argument
- Prepare for and argue TROs, evidentiary hearings, motions in limine, trial
- Negotiate and participate in settlement, mediation, and arbitrations
- Meet required minimum billing hours - 2,000 hours/annually

Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate Degree
- 3-5 years of complex commercial litigation experience
- Licensed in the state of Illinois to practice law in state and federal courts
- Must be able to use Microsoft Office suite and Westlaw proficiently

--- Our Perks
- Competitive salary
- Year-end discretionary bonus
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plan
- Dues for two Bar Memberships
- 10% origination bonus on fees collected from new clients originated by attorney

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