The Senior Attorney in Illinois achieves resolution of client issues through complex negotiation and/or litigation requiring fundamental legal knowledge and experience, and practices other phases of law on various assignments of increasing complexity.

All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application. Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks: Acts with the highest ethical standards both as a legal professional and as a member of the Firm. Actively promotes professionalism, collegiality and diversity within and outside the Firm. Directly and indirectly contributes to the financial success of the Firm. Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external clients. Possesses strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills. Represents clients at legal, administrative and other proceedings as assigned. Researches and interprets laws, rulings, and regulations and formulates legal opinions for review. Identifies causes of action and prepares lawsuits based upon an investigation of facts and applicable laws and procedures. Conducts discovery in conformity with applicable rules. Interviews clients and witnesses in preparation for legal proceedings. Reviews, drafts, and/or dictates legal briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents. Acts in compliance with consumer protection statutes and regulations. Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations and provides authoritative legal advice for individuals and businesses. Develops and maintains relationships with clients. Provides appropriate mentoring and serves as a resource for less experienced junior Associates and Associates. With limited assistance, develops strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of case. Monitors complex to highly complex case files to formulate next course of action and ensure deadlines are maintained. Develops strategy, arguments and testimony in preparation for presentation of cases. Negotiates with individuals to achieve final resolution of case, arrange legal settlements and resolves complex issues. Provides mentoring and on-the-job training to less experienced staff and attorneys. May direct the work of assigned attorneys and staff. Responds to questions regarding unusual, complex, or technical work-related matters. Takes initiative to find ways to enhance service and promote efficiency to both Firm and clients. Initiates and participates in advanced marketing and business activities. Actively participates in Firm committees or initiatives, community and/or professional organizations Identifies innovations and improvements to grow the Firm. Complete all required training applicable to assigned position. Additional duties as requested or required. Qualifications: Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) and 8+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively, and discretely, to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. Knowledge of relevant laws, legal codes, legal/court procedures, precedents, and government regulations, and other applicable consumer protection statutes and regulations, and processes and documents specific to assigned specialty area; electronic legal research tools such as LexisNexis; ability to interpret and apply legal principles and procedures and develop effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, and court systems. Must hold a current, valid Illinois license to practice law. Must practice according to the rules of professional conduct and ethical standards as required by the attorney’s licensing state Compensation and Benefits: Expected Salary Range based upon experience: $110,266-153,257 Paid Time Off (PTO) - 21 days annually + 9 Company paid holidays Competitive benefits - Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Parental Leave, Life and Disability Insurance and more. You can review our benefits at www.weltman.com/careers for more information. Promotional opportunities from within the firm. Fun participation in community involvement initiatives, office parties, and competitions. Employee Perks available from Verizon, Car Dealerships, Local Movie Theaters, Theme Parks, etc. EEO Statement: WWR/Weltman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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