Attorney | Professional Liability Litigation | Hybrid | 148950

Gilder Search Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is expanding its Construction and Design Professional Liability team in Chicago, seeking attorneys with strong civil litigation expertise to handle sophisticated construction and professional liability matters.

Candidates with 5+ years of civil litigation experience are preferred, while 3+ years of highly relevant construction litigation or architects and engineers' professional liability experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil litigation experience in construction litigation and/or professional liability defense.
• Professional liability defense experience involving architects and engineers preferred.
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing significant responsibility.
• Active Illinois Bar license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Manage meaningful litigation work in construction and design professional liability.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys on complex matters.

Skills

Civil litigation

Construction litigation

Professional liability

Legal writing

Independent work

Job description

A Chicago-based litigation practice is expanding its Construction and Design Professional Liability team and is seeking attorneys interested in handling sophisticated construction and professional liability litigation.

Candidates with 5+ years of civil litigation experience are preferred, although attorneys with approximately 3+ years of highly relevant construction litigation or architects and engineers' professional liability experience are encouraged to apply.

This position offers the opportunity to manage meaningful litigation work while collaborating with experienced attorneys on complex matters involving construction disputes and professional liability claims.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil litigation experience in construction litigation and/or professional liability defense.
• Professional liability defense experience involving architects and engineers preferred.
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing significant responsibility.
• Active Illinois Bar license in good standing.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary ranging from $115,000 to $200,000+, depending on experience.
• Multiple annual bonus opportunities.
• Hybrid schedule (3 office / 2 remote)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)

Salary Range: $115,000 to $200,000