Job Description

A respected AM Law 200 firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate (4–7 years of experience) to join its growing team in Chicago. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to step into a high-performing environment with immediate impact.

Position Overview

This role is ideal for attorneys with strong commercial litigation experience who can contribute right away. The firm is looking for someone with excellent writing skills and the ability to manage complex matters with minimal supervision.

Key Qualifications

• 4–7 years of commercial litigation experience
• Strong legal writing skills (writing sample required)
• Ability to work independently and contribute immediately
• Experience beyond high-volume litigation (insurance defense or plaintiff-side PI backgrounds should not be the sole focus)
• Candidates outside the 4–7 year range must bring a book of business ($100K–$200K)

Compensation

• Bonus structure based on billables, discretion, and origination

Schedule & Billables

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days in-office / 2 days remote
• Wednesdays required in-office
• Billable requirement: 1,800 hours
  • Includes 50 pro bono hours
  • Includes 100 CLE/professional development hours

Culture & Growth

• Collegial, professional, and team-oriented environment
• Strong mentorship and collaboration
• $3,500 annual professional development budget
• Clear and realistic path to partnership (as early as 3 years based on performance)

This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation associate looking to join a high-performing firm with strong growth potential and long-term career advancement.

If you’re interested in learning more or would like to be considered, please reach out directly. Whitney.Fisher@gogpac.com or 262-265-5452

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.