Trial Attorney in Chicago

Job Description

gpac (The #1 Recruiting Firm in the Nation) is partnering with a well-established plaintiff-side personal injury firm seeking an experienced Trial Attorney. This is a high-level, in-office role with some remote flexibility for a seasoned litigator who thrives in complex injury and medical negligence cases.

This firm is known for its family-oriented culture, strong trial reputation, and commitment to both clients and employees.

About the Role

This attorney will handle plaintiff-side personal injury and medical malpractice matters, with a strong emphasis on pre-litigation, injury litigation, and trials. The role involves significant courtroom exposure, medical analysis, and high-value settlement and trial work in state and federal courts.

Responsibilities

• Handle medical malpractice and serious personal injury cases from intake through trial
• Conduct and defend depositions, hearings, and court conferences
• Draft and argue procedural and substantive motions
• Prepare and conduct jury trials
• Perform in-depth medical record analysis and evaluate causation
• Negotiate settlements and participate in ADR forums
• Communicate extensively with clients, medical professionals, experts, and opposing counsel

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing in Illinois (required)
• 3+ years of personal injury and medical malpractice litigation experience
• Demonstrated trial readiness and courtroom confidence
• Self-starter with excellent organizational and time-management skills

Required Skills

• Exceptional legal writing (briefs, motions, memoranda, correspondence)
• Strong medical knowledge, including anatomy and causation analysis
• Proficiency with discovery, depositions, hearings, and trials
• Advanced research and computer skills
• Strong interpersonal communication with clients, attorneys, doctors, and third parties

Compensation & Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses
• Fully paid health insurance for the employee
• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Long-term opportunity with a growing plaintiff-side practice

Interested?

If you're a seasoned Trial Attorney ready to join a high-caliber plaintiff practice, reach out to Chad Calcaterra at gpac for confidential consideration.
📩 Email: chad.calcaterra@gogpac.com
📞 Phone: (605) 401-6992

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.