Contract Commercial Litigation Attorney - Chicago
Job Title: Contract Commercial Litigation Attorney – Anticipated Opportunities Location: Chicago, IL (Remote and On-site Options May Vary) Division: Legal – LHH Recruitment Solutions Contract Commercial Litigation Attorneys – Proactive Talent Search (Chicago, IL) LHH Recruitment Solutions’ Legal Division is proactively recruiting experienced Commercial Litigation Attorneys licensed in Illinois for anticipated contract opportunities in the Chicago legal market. We expect a number of litigation projects to launch soon across various industries and practice areas—and we’re building our attorney talent pool now to ensure quick placement when needs arise. If you are a licensed Illinois attorney with 3+ years of commercial litigation experience, this is your chance to get ahead of upcoming opportunities and align with meaningful, high-impact contract work. Potential Practice Areas May Include:
- Commercial and Business Litigation
- Labor and Employment
- Insurance and Professional Liability Defense
- Financial Services & Securities Litigation
- Real Estate and Construction Litigation
- Intellectual Property (IP) Disputes
- Employment and Restrictive Covenant Litigation
- Medical Malpractice Litigation
What to Expect:
- Proactive engagement: This posting is part of our forward-looking hiring strategy to meet anticipated demand from Chicago-based law firms and legal departments
- Flexible project duration: Assignments vary in length and may be extended depending on client needs
- Remote, hybrid, or on-site: Location requirements will vary by project; we anticipate a mix of flexible options
- Competitive compensation: Pay rates commensurate with experience and project scope
- Substantive work: These roles involve real case strategy, drafting, research, and direct attorney-level responsibilities—not document review
Who We're Looking For:
- Active license to practice law in Illinois
- Minimum of 3 years of commercial litigation experience in law firm or in-house settings
- Excellent legal writing, research, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
- Experience with state and federal litigation in Illinois strongly preferred
Why Apply Now?
- Be first in line when new projects are launched
- Expand your network with Chicago's top law firms and corporate legal teams
- Gain flexibility and variety without sacrificing high-level legal work
- Partner with LHH for consistent support and access to exclusive legal opportunities
Ready to stay ahead of the hiring curve? Apply today to join our proactive talent pipeline for upcoming contract commercial litigation attorney roles in Chicago. A recruiter from LHH will follow up to discuss your background and explore potential fits as projects arise. Pay Details: $75.00 to $125.00 per hour Search managed by: Nicholas Romley Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
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