Job Description

Position: Senior Litigation Attorney

Experience: 6+ years of experience

Location: Hinsdale, IL

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Opportunity

A highly regarded, established law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Attorney to join its growing practice in Hinsdale, IL. The firm handles a sophisticated mix of complex commercial litigation, professional liability, and high-stakes business disputes. This position offers a sophisticated suburban practice with a premier caseload, avoiding the daily downtown Chicago commute while providing a clear path toward senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as lead counsel on a diverse portfolio of complex commercial and civil litigation matters from inception through trial or resolution.

• Formulate, execute, and oversee comprehensive litigation strategies for corporate clients, business owners, and individuals.

• Conduct first-chair trials, evidentiary hearings, arbitrations, and appellate oral arguments in both state and federal courts.

• Deconstruct complex legal issues to draft high-level pleadings, appellate briefs, and dispositive motions.

• Lead comprehensive discovery strategies, including taking and defending depositions of key executives, expert witnesses, and adverse parties.

• Provide strategic mentorship, file oversight, and performance reviews for junior associates and litigation paralegals.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 6 or more years of intensive commercial or civil litigation experience, with demonstrable first-chair or significant second-chair trial experience.

• Education: J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials.

• Licensure: Active member in good standing with the Illinois State Bar (ARDC).

• Skills: * Exceptional courtroom presence and refined oral advocacy skills.

  • Advanced legal writing, analytical acumen, and case-valuation abilities.

  • Proven track record of managing client relationships and acting as the primary point of contact.

  • A portable book of business is welcome but not required for this position.

What the Firm Offers

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and practice depth.

• Highly lucrative bonus structures based on billable performance and origination.

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k).

• Genuine path to partnership within an established, well-resourced firm.

• Collaborative culture with a strong emphasis on professional development and community involvement.

How to Apply

To explore this opportunity, please submit your resume to Nykki McAdoo at nykki.mcadoo@gogpac.com. All inquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality.

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.