Construction & Insurance Defense Attorney — Hybrid Role

gpac; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GPAC invites applications for an Attorney: Construction & Insurance Defense in the Chicago area. The role emphasizes construction litigation and premises liability defense while leveraging insurance defense experience.

Responsibilities include motions, discovery, depositions, court appearances, mediations, and client/ carrier communications, with a hybrid work environment. JD in IL and strong litigation skills are required.

Qualifications

• JD required and IL bar license.
• Construction litigation or premises liability defense experience preferred.
• Broader insurance defense experience encouraged to apply.
• Strong writing, analytical, and courtroom skills.
• Ability to independently manage an active litigation caseload.
• Trial experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and arguing motions.
• Managing discovery.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Attending court appearances and mediations.
• Communicating with clients and insurance carriers.
• Preparing cases for trial.

Skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Courtroom skills

Education

JD and IL license

Job description

GPAC invites applications for an Attorney: Construction & Insurance Defense in the Chicago area. The role emphasizes construction litigation and premises liability defense while leveraging insurance defense experience.

Responsibilities include motions, discovery, depositions, court appearances, mediations, and client/ carrier communications, with a hybrid work environment. JD in IL and strong litigation skills are required.