Job Description

Chicago, IL / 4–8 Years of Experience / Trial Experience Preferred

We are seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney to join our Chicago office, focusing primarily on personal injury and casualty defense matters.

Our litigation practice represents insureds, businesses, and commercial clients in a variety of liability disputes, including personal injury, premises liability, construction-related injuries, transportation accidents, and other negligence claims.

We are looking for an attorney with a strong foundation in civil litigation who is comfortable independently managing cases, handling depositions and motion practice, and participating in trial proceedings.

Responsibilities

Manage personal injury and casualty defense matters from initial evaluation through resolution.

Handle cases involving premises liability, automobile and trucking accidents, construction-related injuries, and general negligence claims.

Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.

Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions.

Manage written discovery, document production, and expert discovery.

Evaluate liability, damages, and potential exposure while developing litigation strategies.

Participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, pretrial proceedings, and trials.

Work directly with clients, insurance representatives, and other attorneys throughout litigation.

Qualifications

4–8 years of substantive civil litigation experience preferred.

Strong preference for attorneys with insurance defense, personal injury defense, or casualty litigation experience.

Prior trial experience, ideally having served as at least second chair in a civil jury trial.

Demonstrated experience handling depositions, discovery, and substantive motion practice.

Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload.

Strong legal research, writing, and courtroom advocacy skills.

Active Illinois Bar admission.

The Opportunity

This position offers the opportunity to take an active role in a Chicago litigation practice handling a diverse range of personal injury and liability defense matters.

We are seeking an attorney who can contribute immediately, take ownership of assigned cases, and continue developing their courtroom and trial experience alongside experienced litigators.

Attorneys with strong litigation backgrounds who are looking for greater responsibility and meaningful trial exposure are encouraged to apply.

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.