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We review applications on a rolling basis. To apply, email your resume and a brief cover letter to Jen Box at jbox@gkwwlaw.com and note the position you are interested in.

Associate Attorney

Walworth County, WI  |  Naperville, IL  |  Chicago, IL  |  Full-Time, On-Site

Company Description

Gardiner Koch Weisberg & Wrona (GKWW) is a Midwest-based litigation and advisory firm that combines the depth of a large practice with hands-on involvement from its named partners. Founded in Chicago in 1992, the firm has grown to 19 attorneys across offices in Chicago, Naperville, and Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, and handles matters in state and federal courts nationwide, including the United States Supreme Court.

GKWW represents individuals, families, municipalities, and corporations in areas such as personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, family law, estate planning, business litigation, municipal law, securities, real estate, and corporate general counsel.

The firm has a strong record of results, including over $155 million recovered in wrongful death and catastrophic injury matters since 2000, and multiple attorneys recognized for professional excellence. GKWW values aggressive yet ethical representation, community engagement, and a culture of integrity for legal professionals seeking serious, meaningful work.

Role Description

The Associate Attorney will be responsible for managing a caseload under the supervision of senior attorneys, including drafting pleadings, motions, contracts, and other legal documents, and preparing legal opinions and memoranda. These full-time, on-site roles are in Walworth County, Wisconsin; Naperville, Illinois; or Chicago. They involve conducting legal research, analyzing statutes and case law, participating in discovery, interviewing witnesses, and supporting trial preparation and court appearances. The Associate Attorney will provide legal advice to clients, assist with negotiations and settlements, and collaborate with colleagues across practice areas to develop strategy and ensure high-quality representation. The role also includes communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties, maintaining organized case files, and meeting deadlines and professional responsibility requirements.

Qualifications

  • Strong foundation in law, with demonstrated ability to interpret statutes, regulations, and case law.
  • Experience or coursework in labor and employment law, with the ability to apply principles to workplace and compliance matters.
  • Ability to provide clear, practical legal advice to clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in legal research, including use of electronic databases and other resources to support motions, briefs, and opinions.
  • Effective negotiation skills for settlements, contracts, and dispute resolution.
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in Wisconsin or Illinois (or eligibility for admission).
  • Strong written and oral advocacy skills, including drafting and courtroom or administrative hearing experience or interest.
  • High level of professionalism, ethical judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a team of attorneys and staff, and to interact respectfully with clients from diverse backgrounds.

Compensation

Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid bar dues and CLE.

Please send resumes or inquiries to Jen Box (jbox@gkwwlaw.com).

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Build Your Career at GKWW

Since 1992, Gardiner Koch Weisberg & Wrona has grown from a team of three into a firm with offices in downtown Chicago, Naperville, and Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. That growth has come from doing the same things well, year after year: working hard, staying close to our clients, and committing fully to their goals.

We are growing again, and we are looking for attorneys and professional staff who want real responsibility, close mentorship from experienced partners, and work that spans a wide range of practice areas.

If that sounds like the kind of place where you would do your best work, we would like to hear from you.

Why GKWW

Meaningful Work From Day One

Our attorneys take on substantive matters early, across litigation, transactional, and advisory work, with direct client contact.

Mentorship That Matters

Work alongside partners who have argued before the U.S. Supreme Court and built practices over more than three decades.

Three Offices, One Team

Chicago, Naperville, and Lake Geneva operate as a single, closely knit firm serving individuals and businesses alike.