Litigation Attorney

Gyoury-Hales Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus potential

Clear progression opportunities

Professional, high-performance environment

Job summary

Gyoury-Hales Search is seeking an ambitious Litigation Attorney to join its insurance defense practice in Chicago, IL. This role offers the opportunity to manage complex, high-value matters, including general liability and automotive litigation.

Ideal candidates will be admitted to the IL Bar and have experience in civil litigation. The firm offers competitive compensation, bonus potential, and a professional environment focused on progression within the team.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the IL Bar.
• Experience in civil litigation.
• Commercially aware, with strong advocacy and case management skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a diverse caseload from inception to resolution.
• Work directly with partners and clients on complex litigation matters.
• Handle cases across general liability, construction defect, and automotive litigation.

Skills

Civil litigation

Advocacy skills

Case management skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Admitted to the IL Bar

Job description

We are partnering with a well-established firm seeking an ambitious Litigation Attorney to join its insurance defense practice.

This is an opportunity to step into a high-performing team, handling complex, high-value matters across general liability, construction defect, and automotive litigation.

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to join a firm where performance is recognised and progression is earned—suited to attorneys looking to build long-term careers within a respected litigation practice.

The Opportunity

You will take ownership of a diverse caseload from inception through to resolution, working directly with partners and clients on sophisticated litigation matters. This role is suited to attorneys looking to accelerate their progression—offering meaningful responsibility, exposure to complex cases, and a clear path toward advancement.

Practice Areas

• General Liability
• Automotive Litigation
• Catastrophic Injury
• Employment Defense
• Medical Malpractice

About You

• Admitted to the IL Bar
• Experience in civil litigation
• Commercially aware, with strong advocacy and case management skills
• Driven, with the ambition to take ownership and progress

What’s on Offer

• Competitive compensation and bonus potential
• Exposure to complex, high-quality litigation
• Clear progression within a growing team
• A professional, high-performance environment