Attorney

NEW IN - Partner, Commercial Litigation Attorney | Litigation Practice | Chicago, Illinois | $400K+ portable book required

A confidential, established regional law firm is seeking a Partner-level attorney to help expand its Chicago-based commercial litigation platform. This is a litigation-only role with a meaningful mix of defense and plaintiff-side matters, and a strong emphasis on business development and client relationship ownership.

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

• Partner seat with expectations and support aligned to building and growing a book in Chicago.
• Litigation-only practice (no transactional expectations in this role).
• Firm resources focused on marketing and business development support.
• Stable platform where many attorneys build long-term careers.

THE ROLE

• Lead and supervise general commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Handle pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Advise clients on case strategy, risk, budgeting, and settlement positioning.
• Develop new business through marketing, relationship building, and cross-selling within the firm.
• Maintain and grow a portable practice, with an emphasis on consistent client service and responsiveness.

LOCATION, SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Schedule:

In office 4 days per week

REQUIREMENTS

• Active Illinois Bar admission in good standing.
• 10+ years of commercial litigation experience.
• Portable book of business of at least $400,000.
• Demonstrated business development and marketing capability (including attorneys coming from a solo or small-firm environment).
• Ability to support matters with an average billing rate around $260/hour (with flexibility to go higher depending on work and clients).
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school (Top 100 law school preferred by the firm).

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

• Trial experience in insurance defense litigation, ideally as first or second chair.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Billable hour target: 1,800 hours.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) (no employer match).
• No formal PTO policy for attorneys.