Labor & Employment Attorney

Insurance Defense (Labor & Employment Focused) Litigation AttorneyInsurance defense attorneys with experience handling employment-related claims, professional liability matters, or complex civil litigation are encouraged to explore this opportunity. This position offers the ability to work on sophisticated litigation matters while joining a practice that values attorney autonomy, client interaction, and long-term career growth.The firm is open to candidates ranging from Senior Associate through Partner level, depending on experience, business development capabilities, and portable business.Qualified candidates should possess at least five years of experience with exposure to one or more of the following areas:Insurance defense litigationEmployment Practices Liability (EPL) mattersEmployment-related claims, including discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and wrongful terminationProfessional liability / Errors & Omissions (E&O) claimsDirectors & Officers (D&O) liability mattersResponsibilitiesManage a litigation caseload from inception through trial and resolutionHandle all aspects of discovery, depositions, motion practice, and court appearancesDevelop litigation strategy and provide client counselingWork closely with insurance carriers, businesses, and employersCollaborate with colleagues on complex litigation mattersParticipate in business development and client relationship management effortsQualificationsJ.D. from an accredited law schoolLicensed and in good standing in IllinoisMinimum of 5 years of litigation experienceStrong written and oral advocacy skillsExperience taking and defending depositionsTrial experience is a plusCompensation & BenefitsBase salary ranging from $150,000 - $200,000+, depending on experienceSenior Associate to Partner-level opportunities availableBillable hour bonus programBusiness origination bonus programComprehensive benefits packageHybrid work scheduleAll qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time. G-PAC