Civil Litigation Attorney - Hybrid, Diverse Practice

gpac; Arlington Heights (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Full benefits package

Job summary

gpac is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Attorney for a Northwest Suburban Chicago-based practice. The ideal candidate will manage cases from inception to resolution, draft pleadings and motions, handle discovery and depositions, and work closely with a senior attorney on complex matters.

Experience in real estate litigation is valued, with a broad practice in commercial and professional liability litigation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of substantive civil litigation experience.
• Illinois Bar admission.
• Real estate litigation experience strongly valued.
• Commercial, business, professional liability, or other complex civil litigation experience is relevant.
• Strong research, writing, discovery, deposition, and motion practice skills.
• Ability to independently manage cases and deadlines.
• Cook County and/or suburban Illinois litigation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and substantive filings.
• Handle written discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Develop case strategy and evaluate claims; attend court appearances, hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Communicate directly with clients and opposing counsel.
• Prepare matters for trial.
• Independently manage assigned cases while collaborating with senior attorneys.

Skills

Civil litigation

Research & writing

Discovery

Deposition

Case management

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

gpac is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Attorney for a Northwest Suburban Chicago-based practice. The ideal candidate will manage cases from inception to resolution, draft pleadings and motions, handle discovery and depositions, and work closely with a senior attorney on complex matters.

Experience in real estate litigation is valued, with a broad practice in commercial and professional liability litigation.