Senior Civil Litigation Attorney

Demidchik Law Firm is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Litigation Attorney to handle and supervise complex civil litigation matters through all stages of the litigation process. The ideal candidate is a strong strategist, persuasive writer, capable negotiator, and experienced courtroom advocate who can independently manage significant cases with limited supervision.

We are open to two distinct engagement structures

• Full-Time W-2 Attorney: A traditional employment position for an attorney who will join the firm, manage an assigned caseload, work with our litigation team, and participate in the firm’s broader operations.
• Independent 1099 Referral Counsel: A case-by-case or referral-based relationship for an established attorney or law practice interested in accepting selected matters. Compensation and responsibilities will be agreed upon separately for each referred or jointly handled case.

This position is based out of our Chicago Office. The location and working arrangement for referral counsel may vary depending on the case and the parties’ agreement.

Responsibilities

Depending on the engagement structure, responsibilities may include

• Independently managing civil litigation matters from initial evaluation through resolution
• Developing case strategy, litigation budgets, and case-specific action plans
• Drafting and responding to complaints, motions, discovery, dispositive motions, and other pleadings
• Taking and defending depositions
• Conducting legal research and preparing persuasive written advocacy
• Appearing at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and trials
• Evaluating liability, damages, evidentiary issues, and settlement value
• Negotiating settlements and communicating recommendations to clients
• Supervising junior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff when appropriate
• Maintaining organized case files, deadlines, and client communications
• Providing regular and candid assessments of case status, risk, and expected outcomes
• Collaborating with firm leadership on high-value, high-risk, or strategically important matters

Qualifications

• Active and in-good-standing membership with the State Bar of Illinois, other state licenses are a plus
• Substantial civil litigation experience, preferably including first-chair responsibility
• Ability to independently manage cases without extensive supervision
• Strong motion practice, discovery, deposition, negotiation, and courtroom experience
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Sound professional judgment and the ability to identify legal and practical risks
• Strong organizational skills and consistent attention to deadlines
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and internal staff
• Trial experience is strongly preferred
• Portable business or an existing referral network is welcome but not required

Pay: $200,000.00 - $400,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience

• Civil Litigation: 10 years (Required)

License/Certification

• Illinois Bar (Required)
• Non-Illinois Bar (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60606