Associate Attorney - Personal Injury defense - Gpac

Our highly regarded Chicago law firm is seeking an emerging Attorney to join our litigation team. We are in search of a candidate who has a solid understanding of the litigation process, and a desire to further their career. If you are an associate attorney looking for the opportunity to manage your own caseload and have at least four years of litigation experience, we encourage you to apply!

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills while maintaining a client-focused approach to their cases. As an integral member of our litigation team, you will have the opportunity to manage all aspects of litigation in a broad spectrum of matters. The attorney for this position should be able to manage their own cases. But our partners are always available for guidance and mentorship.

About the Firm:

Our firm places a high value on the well-being of our legal professionals and support staff. Our attorneys and support staff enjoy a harmonious work/life balance with manageable billable hours, and a warm office environment. Our firm continues to grow with decades of experience providing top-tier legal representation, making this an ideal opportunity for rising associates wanting to advance their career.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of litigation experience (our firm has many practice area)
  
• Proficiency in drafting briefs, pleadings, motions, and written discovery
• Experience handling multiple cases independently, while collaborating on cases in a team setting
• Exceptional skills with written and oral arguments 
• Active membership with the IL state bar
• Motivated to learn and grow

Responsibilities:

• Propounding and responding to discovery
• Take and defend depositions and attend court hearings 
• Trial preparation and active participation in trials alongside senior attorneys
• Attend mediations, active participation in negotiating settlements
• Manage your own cases

Compensation & Benefits:

• Extremely competitive base salary + performance bonus'
• Mentorship from recognized attorneys in the top of their practice areas
• Full health/medical benefits, vacation, and 401(k)

You may apply or confidentially send your resume to mike.hendrex@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.