Trial Attorney

Zayed Law is a prestigious personal injury law office with roots in the Chicago-Land area. Adam Zayed founded Zayed Law Offices in 2009 with the intention of re-writing the standard for personal injury representation. Adam has worked to represent his clients with conviction in court and compassion in the office. Zayed Law Offices has the goal of growing nation-wide and becoming a family trusted name in personal injury. Your role is an important part of realizing this dream and representing clients in a time when they are hurting and need support. Position Overview: The litigation team is responsible for all identified and assigned cases that need litigation in order to maximize client compensation. Trial Attorneys work with their specified paralegal staff to achieve maximum compensation in high value personal injury cases. Attorneys are responsible for the legal requirements and appearances on the case as well as directing their paralegal appropriately to address client needs. Responsibilities: Execute directives and legal tasks assigned by AJZ including high-priority case management. Draft, file and follow-up on legal documents; ensure compliance with court procedures and deadlines. Operate independently to ensure that cases are managed appropriately within statute of limitations, accounting for legal differences in various jurisdictions Attend required expert, client and witness depositions as scheduled by case managers and paralegals. Prepare for and attend pre-trial conferences and trials as required. Consult with AJZ regarding appropriate negotiation and trial strategy to maximize client compensation Promote a professional office culture by upholding confidentiality, integrity, and strong internal communication. Other duties as assigned Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill or abilities required as a pre-requisite to the position. Relevant Job Skills and Abilities: In-depth legal administrative expertise, including knowledge of subpoenas, court filings, service of process, and deposition scheduling. Strong organizational and time management abilities to handle high-priority cases, coordinate multiple deadlines, and maintain meticulously organized records and case files. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling clear and professional interactions with clients, attorneys, medical providers, and court personnel. Highly analytical and detail-oriented, skilled in preparing accurate specials summaries, treatment updates, and settlement statements with precision. Proficient in navigating legal platforms and databases such as Odyssey, LexisNexis, and PACER, alongside office software for document preparation and scheduling. Education and/or Experience Required: Juris Doctor from Accredited Law School Active License to Practice Law in Illinois (Additional States is preferred but not required) 3 years minimum trial experience 1-year minimum personal injury or plaintiff litigation experience #J-18808-Ljbffr ZAYED LAW