Of Counsel / Jr. Partner- Litigation

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

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Of Counsel / Jr. Partner- Litigation - Chicago, IL Salary: Competitive Experience: 10+ years Law Firm: Nelson Mullins Job ID: 2024-3659 Category: Attorney

Overview:
- Join dynamic litigation team at growing Chicago office of AmLaw 68 firm
- Ideal candidate has strong complex commercial litigation experience in large law firm setting
- Represent clients in pharmaceutical, healthcare, and consumer products industries in state and federal courts
- Manage all aspects of complex commercial litigation through trial
- Draft pleadings and discovery requests, take and defend depositions, conduct legal research, and write persuasive motions
- Collaborate with colleagues and experts to achieve best possible outcome for clients
- Manage caseload, deadlines, and priorities with driven and motivated work ethic

Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of complex commercial litigation through trial
- Draft pleadings and discovery requests, take and defend depositions
- Conduct legal research and write persuasive motions, argue them confidently before courts
- Manage document production and handle all phases of discovery
- Develop and implement winning litigation strategies through outstanding written and oral advocacy skills
- Attend mediation, prepare mediation briefs, and negotiate favorable resolutions
- Collaborate with colleagues and experts to achieve the best possible outcome for clients
- Manage caseload, deadlines, and priorities with a driven and motivated work ethic

Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in complex commercial and civil litigation
- Proven track record of success in state and federal courts
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
- Strong deposition skills and exceptional oral and written advocacy skills
- Entrepreneurial spirit and strong communication skills
- Excellent academic credentials
- Admitted and in good standing with the Illinois Bar
- Portable book of business is a plus, but not required

Application materials:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Copy of law school transcript

About Nelson Mullins:
- Team of over 1000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals, and other business professionals
- Diverse practice areas, including government relations, policy services, and Encompass e-discovery and information governance services
- Equal employment opportunity policy: no discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, service member status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Trial Law, Litigation, Research, Writing, Analytical, Deposition, Oral Advocacy, Written Advocacy, Mediation, Negotiation, Case Management, Deadlines, Prioritization, Communication

Juris Doctor Degree

Submit cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor Degree, Illinois Bar Admission

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