We are a distinguished Chicago-based personal injury and workers' compensation firm with a legacy spanning 6 decades. Our attorneys bring over 200 years of combined experience and a 98–99% success rate in securing substantial recoveries for injured clients, including hundreds of millions in verdicts and settlements. We are known for our client-first philosophy—Injury Law Made Personal—providing empathetic advocacy with tangible results
Position Summary:
A well-established personal injury and workers’ compensation law firm is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Workers’ Compensation Attorney. The ideal candidate will have either:
- Several years of direct workers’ compensation law experience; or
- Substantial experience in personal injury law and a strong interest in transitioning into workers’ compensation practice.
- This is a full-time, in-office role offering strong professional growth opportunities and a supportive legal team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a high-volume caseload of workers’ compensation matters from intake through resolution.
- Represent injured clients before administrative and judicial bodies.
- Draft and file legal documents including pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements.
- Conduct legal research, prepare case evaluations, and negotiate settlements.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and effective client communication.
- Advocate for various types of injured workers, including those in construction, healthcare, factory work, office jobs, and union roles.
- Handle complex or specialized cases (e.g., occupational diseases, death benefits, third-party claims, or federal injury statutes).
Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) and active license to practice law.
- Several years of experience in either workers’ compensation or personal injury law.
- Strong litigation and negotiation skills.
- Excellent legal writing and analytical abilities.
- A client-first mindset with a high standard of professionalism and integrity.
- Fluency in Spanish is a plus, but not required.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base salary: DOE
- Incentive compensation and overtime opportunities available (average $5,000 to $10,000+ annually).
- Comprehensive benefits after 90 days, including:
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and Employee Assistance Program
- Transit benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan after one year of employment
- Paid time off and sick leave policies
All 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.
