Commercial Litigation Attorney

Job overview

The Commercial Litigation Attorney role is onsite in Chicago, IL, with an annual base salary range of $165,000–$250,000, excluding available bonus opportunities. The position joins Amundsen Davis’s Chicago office at a full-service business law firm serving companies across the United States. The attorney handles substantial aspects of commercial litigation, including discovery, motion practice, oral argument, and client reporting. The work supports the firm’s litigation needs for business clients through case analysis, advocacy, and coordinated case management.

What you'll do

• Handle litigation matters, including taking and defending depositions, motion practice, and oral argument in federal and state court
• prepare pleadings and written discovery
• research and brief complex issues
• conduct fact investigations
• prepare client reports
• collaborate with colleagues.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

commercial litigation attorney

chicago il

onsite

full-time

$165k

$250k

illinois bar license

federal court

state court

oral argument

depositions

amundsen davis

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes a comprehensive benefits package and links to the firm’s careers page for details.

Why this role

Requires at least 6 years of legal experience and an Illinois law license. Trial experience is preferred but not required. Applicants are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and two writing samples; the firm requires disclosure of AI use in application communications and submissions, except spellcheck and autofill.

About the employer

Amundsen Davis, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.