Litigation Associate Attorney

gpac; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its civil and commercial litigation practice in Chicago. The ideal candidate has approximately 2-3 years of substantive litigation experience and is eager to take on greater responsibility and courtroom exposure.

The position offers a pathway to become a well-rounded trial attorney with a broad practice that includes business, real estate, construction, and other complex disputes. Illinois Bar admission and strong drafting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2-3 years of litigation experience.
• Illinois Bar admission.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Experience drafting pleadings and substantive motions.
• Written discovery experience.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Pleadings drafting

motions drafting

Discovery

Job description

A growing boutique litigation firm is seeking an Associate Attorney with approximately 2-3 years of substantive litigation experience to join its civil and commercial litigation practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a developing attorney who has built a strong foundation in litigation and wants greater responsibility, meaningful courtroom exposure, and the opportunity to develop into a well-rounded trial attorney.

The firm's practice is intentionally broad, with matters involving businesses, individuals, property owners, contractors, investors, and other clients throughout Northern Illinois.

The Practice

Attorneys May Work On Matters Involving

• Business and commercial litigation
• Breach of contract disputes
• Real estate litigation
• Construction disputes
• Partnership and shareholder disputes
• Fraud and business tort claims
• Property and lease disputes
• General civil litigation
• Other complex disputes from inception through trial

Candidates are not expected to have experience in every area listed above.

We are particularly interested in attorneys who have been exposed to a variety of matters and want to continue broadening their litigation experience.

What We're Looking For

• Approximately 2-3 years of litigation experience
• Illinois Bar admission
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Experience drafting pleadings and substantive motions
• Written discovery experience