Workers' Comp Litigation Attorney in Chicago

Job Description

Workers’ Compensation Litigation Attorney

We are a well‑established Chicago injury firm with decades of experience advocating for injured workers and accident victims. Our team combines deep legal knowledge with compassion, integrity, and a commitment to client service. We represent clients across Illinois in workers’ compensation, personal injury, wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, and more.

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced, hands‑on Workers’ Compensation Litigation Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of litigation experience in workers’ comp cases, is familiar with Illinois workers’ compensation law, has strong courtroom and negotiation skills, and can manage a caseload with autonomy while collaborating with colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage workers’ compensation cases from intake through resolution (settlement, hearing, appeal).
• Draft pleadings, motions, hearing briefs, discovery, and related legal documents.
• Appear and advocate in hearings before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, conduct depositions, manage witnesses and evidence.
• Evaluate and investigate third‑party claims arising from work injuries (where applicable).
• Communicate directly with clients, medical providers, adjusters, and opposing counsel.
• Develop case strategy and timelines, track deadlines, ensure compliance with procedural rules.
• Mentor more junior attorneys / paralegals; contribute to firm knowledge (e.g. updates on legal developments, legislative changes).
• Assist with case intake, evaluation, and maintaining firm standards of client care.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in Illinois.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience of litigation, specifically in workers’ compensation claims. Experience appearing before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage own docket, prioritize, and multi‑task.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, injury evaluation, and vocational rehabilitation related to work injuries.
• Comfortable negotiating with insurance carriers / defense counsel, and with taking cases to hearing when needed.
• Ability to handle a mix of straightforward and complex cases.

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.