Senior Litigation Associate

Gyoury-Hales Search; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

2 days in-office policy

Competitive bonus potential

Job summary

Gyoury-Hales Search partners with a prestigious Midwest law firm seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney to join its Insurance Defence practice. You will manage a broad caseload across general liability, construction defect, automotive, and catastrophic injury matters from inception to resolution.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of civil litigation experience, is admitted to the Illinois Bar, and demonstrates strong advocacy, case management, and ownership mindset with merit-based progression

Qualifications

• 4+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Commercially aware with strong advocacy and case management skills.
• Driven, proactive and eager to take ownership of files.
• Ambitious and motivated to progress within a growing practice.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a diverse caseload from inception through resolution.
• Work directly with partners and clients on sophisticated litigation matters.

Skills

Advocacy

Case management

Ownership mindset

Leadership potential

Education

Admitted to the Illinois Bar

Job description

We are partnering with a prestigious Midwest law firm — with multiple offices and over 100 attorneys — seeking an ambitious Senior Litigation Attorney to join its growing Insurance Defence practice.

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

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to join a firm where performance is recognised and progression is earned. You'll have a broad caseload from day one, giving you variety in your work, along with a clear path to Shareholder based on merit — not tenure. It's ideally suited to attorneys looking to build a long-term career within a respected litigation practice, with advancement earned through contribution rather than time served.

The Opportunity

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

Practice Areas

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

About You

• Admitted to the Illinois Bar
• 4+ years' experience handling civil litigation matters
• Commercially aware with strong advocacy and case management skills
• Driven, proactive, and eager to take ownership of files
• Ambitious and motivated to progress within a growing practice

What's on Offer

• Competitive compensation and bonus potential
• Flexible billable requirement, ranging from 1,800–2,000 hours (your choice), pro-rated for public holidays.
• Unlimited PTO
• 2 days in-office policy
• Clear, merit-based progression opportunities, including a path to Shareholder
• Exposure to complex, high-quality litigation matters
• Direct access to experienced partners and mentors