Commercial Litigation Attorney

The Senior Attorney in Illinois achieves resolution of client issues through complex negotiation and/or litigation requiring fundamental legal knowledge and experience, and practices other phases of law on various assignments of increasing complexity.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

• Acts with the highest ethical standards both as a legal professional and as a member of the Firm.
• Actively promotes professionalism, collegiality and diversity within and outside the Firm.
• Directly and indirectly contributes to the financial success of the Firm.
• Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external clients.
• Possesses strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills.
• Represents clients at legal, administrative and other proceedings as assigned.
• Researches and interprets laws, rulings, and regulations and formulates legal opinions for review.
• Identifies causes of action and prepares lawsuits based upon an investigation of facts and applicable laws and procedures.
• Conducts discovery in conformity with applicable rules.
• Interviews clients and witnesses in preparation for legal proceedings.
• Reviews, drafts, and/or dictates legal briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Acts in compliance with consumer protection statutes and regulations.
• Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations and provides authoritative legal advice for individuals and businesses.
• Develops and maintains relationships with clients.
• Provides appropriate mentoring and serves as a resource for less experienced junior Associates and Associates.
• With limited assistance, develops strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of case.
• Monitors complex to highly complex case files to formulate next course of action and ensure deadlines are maintained.
• Develops strategy, arguments and testimony in preparation for presentation of cases.
• Negotiates with individuals to achieve final resolution of case, arrange legal settlements and resolves complex issues.
• Provides mentoring and on-the-job training to less experienced staff and attorneys.
• May direct the work of assigned attorneys and staff.
• Responds to questions regarding unusual, complex, or technical work-related matters.
• Takes initiative to find ways to enhance service and promote efficiency to both Firm and clients.
• Initiates and participates in advanced marketing and business activities.
• Actively participates in Firm committees or initiatives, community and/or professional organizations
• Identifies innovations and improvements to grow the Firm.
• Complete all required training applicable to assigned position.
• Additional duties as requested or required.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) and 8+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. 
• Ability to respond effectively, and discretely, to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. 
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. 
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, legal codes, legal/court procedures, precedents, and government regulations, and other applicable consumer protection statutes and regulations, and processes and documents specific to assigned specialty area; electronic legal research tools such as LexisNexis; ability to interpret and apply legal principles and procedures and develop effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, and court systems.
• Must hold a current, valid Illinois license to practice law.
• Must practice according to the rules of professional conduct and ethical standards as required by the attorney’s licensing state

Compensation and Benefits:

• Expected Salary Range based upon experience: $110,266-153,257
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - 21 days annually + 9 Company paid holidays
• Competitive benefits - Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Parental Leave, Life and Disability Insurance and more. You can review our benefits at www.weltman.com/careers for more information.
• Promotional opportunities from within the firm.
• Fun participation in community involvement initiatives, office parties, and competitions.
• Employee Perks available from Verizon, Car Dealerships, Local Movie Theaters, Theme Parks, etc. 

EEO Statement: WWR/Weltman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary

• $110,266 - $153,257