Description:
Description:Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a leading national firm, seeks mid-level to senior-level attorneys to join its Aviation and Aerospace practice
Location: Chicago, IL Hybrid | Remote
Join Hinshaw & Culbertson's nationally recognized Aviation & Aerospace powerhouse—ranked among the nation's leading aviation practices and backed by highly regarded aviation litigators—handling sophisticated, high-stakes matters for airlines, manufacturers, airports, lessors, and insurers throughout California and across the country.
Why Hinshaw & Culbertson
Excellence, Recognized.
13 national rankings and 56 metro rankings in the 2026 Best Law Firms® directory. 80 lawyers named to Best Lawyers in America®, with 22 rising stars on the Ones to Watch™ list. National Chambers USA honors in Aviation, Financial Services, and Insurance. This isn't legacy prestige — it's excellence earned every year, by people at every stage of their career.
Scale That Backs You Up.
90+ years in practice. 450+ attorneys in 25 offices nationwide. One firm, coast to coast — giving you the resources of a national platform with the relationships of a firm that still knows your name.
Equality Isn't a Talking Point Here.
14 years running at 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index. Mansfield Rule Certified Plus. A firm-wide commitment to pro bono work that runs through nearly every practice group. At Hinshaw, inclusion isn't a program — it's how we've operated for over a decade, consistently.
Bottom line: Ranked nationally. Built for the long run. Committed to getting it right — for our people, our clients, and our communities.
Position Requirements:
- Must be admitted to the Illinois bar in good standing
- Ideal candidates will have experience in civil defense litigation in state and federal courts and can hit the ground running by preparing cases for trial.
- Preferred candidates will have experience in aviation law, product liability, and/or premises liability is preferred but not required.
- Candidates should possess excellent research, writing, pre-trial discovery, and deposition skills, as well as the ability to work independently and within a team setting.
- Trial skills and experience would be an added benefit but not necessary.
- Applicants must be organized, self-motivated, and able to handle files with minimal supervision.
- Some travel may be required.
