Senior Associate - Gpac

Job Posting: Senior Associate Attorney

Location: Chicago, IL
Position Type: Full-time, In-office

We are seeking a Senior Associate Attorney with tangible litigation experience and strong trial skills to join our growing team in Chicago, Illinois. This is a unique opportunity to specialize in transportation and maritime law, focusing on representing trucking brokers on behalf of insurance carriers. Ideal candidates will come from a background in Personal Injury (PI), Insurance, Catastrophic Injury, or even Criminal Defense. We will provide training specific to our practice area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and litigate cases related to transportation and maritime law, with a primary focus on trucking brokers and insurance carriers.
• Participate in trial preparation, including drafting motions, discovery, depositions, and representing clients in court.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys in developing case strategies and providing legal counsel.
• Direct client interaction and manage relationships with trucking brokers, insurance carriers, and other stakeholders.
• Take on an increasing leadership role within the firm, with the potential to lead cases and mentor junior attorneys.
• Plan to succeed the practice as senior partners approach retirement, with the opportunity to transition into a shareholder role.

Qualifications:

• Tangible litigation experience and proven trial experience (background in PI, Insurance, Catastrophic Injury, or Criminal Defense is ideal).
• Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a full caseload independently while working collaboratively with the team.
• Interest in transitioning to transportation and maritime law and willingness to learn the specifics of the practice area.
• Expected billable hours: 1,650 annually.
• Long-term commitment to growing with the firm and eventually taking on an ownership role.

Additional Information:

• Partnership track: The right candidate will have the opportunity to become a shareholder in the firm and significantly increase their earning potential.
• Mentorship from experienced attorneys with opportunities to take on leadership roles in the firm.
• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with firm match; generous paid time off; and other perks.

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.