Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company, as Lawyers on Demand, a Consilio company, is assisting a law firm client.
Job overview
The Business Litigation Attorney role involves providing legal expertise in business litigation to support a law firm client, primarily through remote work with occasional court appearances in the Chicagoland area.
Responsibilities and impact
The attorney will conduct legal research, analysis, and support in business litigation matters such as breach of contract disputes, shareholder disagreements, and LLC/partnership conflicts, and draft legal documents to support litigation strategies.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a starting compensation of $95/hour based on experience, with a full-time 30 hours/week schedule and flexible hours; additional benefits are not specified.
Experience and skills
Candidates must be licensed with the Illinois Bar, have 5+ years of business or commercial litigation experience, strong legal research, drafting, and oral advocacy skills, and be able to manage litigation independently; residing in Chicagoland and availability for court appearances are required.
Work environment and culture
The company values diversity and inclusion as core to their ways of working and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to join.
Company information
Lawyers on Demand, a Consilio company, is a large global legal services business with over 600 attorneys and consultants offering secondments, legal advisory, and legal operations and tech solutions.
Job location and travel
The role is primarily remote but requires the candidate to reside in the Chicagoland area for occasional in-person court appearances.
Unique job features
This is a long-term, open-ended contract position with flexibility in working hours and a focus on remote work with some in-person court duties.
Company overview
Consilio LLC is a global leader in eDiscovery, document review, risk management, and legal consulting services. They generate revenue by providing technology-enabled solutions and expert advisory to law firms, corporations, and government agencies, helping them manage complex legal and regulatory challenges. Founded in 2002, Consilio has grown through strategic acquisitions and innovations, expanding its footprint and service offerings to become a trusted partner in the legal industry. Their commitment to client success and technological advancement positions them as a key player in the legal services market.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your 5+ years of business and commercial litigation experience and your Illinois Bar licensure, emphasizing your ability to work independently on complex litigation matters.
Focus on showcasing your skills in legal research, drafting briefs, motions, and memoranda, as well as your oral advocacy capabilities, particularly in business litigation contexts like breach of contract and shareholder disputes.
Apply through multiple channels including Consilio LLC’s corporate careers page, LinkedIn job postings, and other legal job boards to maximize your application visibility for this remote, Chicagoland-based role.
Connect on LinkedIn with attorneys and legal professionals within Lawyers on Demand or Consilio’s legal services division; use ice breakers like commenting on recent company legal innovations or asking about their experience with remote litigation work.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'business litigation,' 'Illinois Bar,' 'legal research,' 'brief drafting,' and 'oral advocacy' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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