Senior Commercial Litigator (Federal Practice)

May 14, 2026 Auto Import

Position Overview Position Information <ul> <li>Job Title: Senior Commercial Litigator (Federal Practice)</li> <li>Location: Remote (Chicago-based firm with national practice)</li> <li>Employment Type: Full-Time</li> <li>Work Schedule: Standard business hours with flexibility; travel required as needed for hearings, depositions, mediations, and proceedings</li> </ul> Role Responsibilities Primary Duties <ul> <li>Independently manage complex commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution</li> <li>Handle breach of contract, civil fraud, and other sophisticated business disputes across multiple jurisdictions</li> <li>Lead litigation strategy, motion practice, discovery, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation</li> <li>Coordinate with clients, co-counsel, and local counsel for pro hac vice admissions when necessary</li> <li>Draft and argue substantive motions in federal court</li> <li>Maintain strong client communication and responsiveness throughout all stages of litigation</li> <li>Play a central role in case strategy and client relationship management</li> </ul> Typical Day <ul> <li>Managing active litigation matters and case strategy</li> <li>Drafting motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda</li> <li>Conducting and defending depositions</li> <li>Participating in client calls and case status meetings</li> <li>Coordinating with co-counsel and local counsel in various jurisdictions</li> <li>Preparing for hearings, mediations, and trial proceedings</li> <li>Reviewing discovery and developing litigation tactics</li> </ul> Supervisory Responsibilities <ul> <li>No direct supervisory responsibilities initially, though mentoring junior attorneys or coordinating with litigation support staff may occur as needed</li> </ul> Qualifications & Experience Required Experience <ul> <li>Approximately 10+ years of commercial litigation experience</li> <li>Significant federal court litigation experience, including motion practice and case management</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to independently run and manage litigation matters</li> <li>Strong experience handling complex business disputes</li> <li>Excellent legal writing, analytical, and strategic thinking skills</li> <li>Proven professionalism, reliability, and responsiveness</li> <li>Ability to work effectively in a remote, self-directed environment</li> </ul> Preferred Experience <ul> <li>Experience with general commercial or transactional matters</li> <li>Portable book of business preferred but not required</li> <li>Multi-jurisdictional litigation experience strongly preferred</li> </ul> Certifications/Licenses <ul> <li>An active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction is required</li> <li>Ability to obtain pro hac vice admissions as needed</li> </ul> Technical Skills <ul> <li>Federal court filing systems (CM/ECF)</li> <li>Legal research platforms such as Westlaw and LexisNexis</li> <li>Microsoft Office Suite</li> <li>Virtual communication and remote collaboration tools</li> <li>Strong drafting and document management capabilities</li> </ul> Compensation & Benefits Pay Range <ul> <li>Base salary starting at $200,000 annually</li> </ul> Bonus/Commission <ul> <li>Performance bonus opportunity up to $40,000 annually</li> <li>Additional compensation flexibility for candidates with a portable book of business</li> </ul> Benefits Offered <ul> <li>Remote work flexibility</li> <li>Sophisticated litigation platform without large-firm bureaucracy</li> <li>Opportunity for autonomy and ownership of matters</li> <li>Direct involvement in litigation strategy and client relationships</li> <li>High-level, substantive commercial litigation practice</li> </ul> Candidate Profile Key Traits <ul> <li>Self-starter with strong initiative</li> <li>Strategic thinker with excellent judgment</li> <li>Highly organized and detail-oriented</li> <li>Responsive and client-focused</li> <li>Comfortable operating independently in a remote environment</li> <li>Professional demeanor and strong communication skills</li> </ul> Preferred Backgrounds <ul> <li>Commercial litigation boutique firms</li> <li>Business litigation practice groups</li> <li>Mid-size or large law firm litigation experience</li> <li>Attorneys seeking autonomy and substantive case responsibility</li> </ul> Must-have vs Nice-to-have Must-Have: <ul> <li>10+ years of commercial litigation experience</li> <li>Federal court experience</li> <li>Independent case management capability</li> <li>Strong motion practice and litigation strategy experience</li> <li>Excellent legal writing and analytical skills</li> </ul> Nice-to-Have: <ul> <li>Portable book of business</li> <li>Transactional or general commercial experience</li> <li>Multi-jurisdictional litigation background</li> <li>Trial experience</li> </ul>

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