Lateral Partner

Job Overview:A prominent law firm located in Chicago, IL, is seeking a highly skilled attorney to lead its Dispute Resolution Department. This leadership opportunity is ideal for a litigator who thrives in high-stakes legal environments and possesses deep knowledge of design and construction law, litigation strategy, and departmental management. The ideal candidate will be a tenured legal professional with a portable book of business, ready to spearhead litigation initiatives and mentor a growing team.Duties:Lead and oversee the Dispute Resolution Department and all litigation attorneysHandle complex litigation matters from initiation through trial independentlyConduct first-chair mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedingsNavigate proceedings in the Law and Chancery Divisions of the Cook County Circuit CourtRepresent clients in arbitration and mediation through platforms like AAA and JAMSManage client relationships autonomously and effectivelyOversee and enforce litigation hold procedures and electronic discovery protocolsSupervise temporary firm-wide operations and staff when neededDraft complaints, legal briefs, and trial materials with minimal to no oversightDocument and standardize internal legal processes and protocolsActively contribute to firm growth through mentorship and management of junior attorneysDrive business development efforts and maintain a book of repeatable client businessEnsure billing practices minimize write-offs and maximize compensationRequirements:Minimum 10 years of active legal practiceAdmitted to the Illinois Bar and in good standingProven history of mentoring and leading litigation teamsStrong aptitude for litigation, including depositions, brief writing, and trial advocacyAbility to manage high-value, high-risk legal matters without supervisionPortable business of $100,000+ in repeatable annual revenueDemonstrated experience in the areas of construction and design lawEducation:Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law schoolCertifications:Active license to practice law in IllinoisSkills:Expertise in Illinois mechanics lien law and professional ethics rulesHigh proficiency with electronic discovery tools and legal technologiesSkilled in developing winning case strategies and legal tacticsStrong business acumen and client service orientationEnthusiastic about continuous improvement and legal process optimizationTech-savvy and adaptable to emerging legal technologiesEffective communicator with leadership presenceJob Location:Chicago, ILCompany infoBCG Attorney Search200 South Wacker Drive, 31st FloorChicagoIllinoisUnited States 60606Phone : (312) 321-9411Fax : (213) 895-7306The Computer Software division of a Safety Science firm is looking for a software sales professional for the software and advisory division. This position is selling the company's well established industry leading Retail and CPG i...The Computer Software division of a Safety Science firm is looking for a software sales professional for the software and advisory division. This position is selling ESG (environmental, social, and governance) software to new Logo...The Computer Software division of a Safety Science firm is looking for a software sales professional for the software and advisory division. This position is selling Sustainability software/ESG (environmental, social, and governan... #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17