Personal Injury Lawyer - Entry-Level

Our law firm is seeking a skilled and successful personal injury attorney to join our growing team and help clients find justice and compensation for their injuries. Our ideal candidate will handle case files from start to finish, have excellent credentials, a passion for helping people, and a minimum of 3 years of successful personal injury litigation and trial case experience. If you can handle a high-volume caseload and are looking to be on a winning team, please apply today. Compensation:

$80,000 + bonuses

• Represent the client at hearings, trials, mediations, depositions, and litigation
• Interview clients, supporting witnesses, expert witnesses, insurance company adjusters, and medical providers to collect information
• Modify, review, and draft demand letters, pleadings, claims, motions, discovery responses, subpoenas, memorandums, and other legal documents
• Investigate potential personal injury claims and provide legal advice to prospective clients accordingly
• Gather insurance policies, medical expenses, medical records, and other evidence relevant to the case and conduct legal research on case law and premises liability

What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months)

Within your first six months, you'll successfully pass the bar exam, become licensed, and begin managing your own caseload with support from experienced attorneys and staff. You'll develop strong client communication skills, confidently handle case strategy discussions, negotiate with insurance adjusters, draft pleadings and motions, and participate in depositions, hearings, and mediations. You'll become proficient with our technology stack, including Litify, AI-powered legal tools, and case management systems that allow us to move cases faster and provide an exceptional client experience.

By your first year, you'll independently manage a growing docket of personal injury cases while consistently delivering excellent results for clients. You'll be trusted to evaluate liability, damages, and settlement value, take ownership of case progression, and collaborate effectively with paralegals, case managers, and other attorneys. Most importantly, you'll have established yourself as a reliable advocate who embodies our core values, contributes to our team culture, and helps us continue delivering outstanding outcomes for injured clients.

At Mike Agruss Law , we want attorneys who think critically, communicate clearly, and take ownership of their cases.

You will have a dedicated paralegal to help you with your job.

• Excellent negotiation, drafting, research, and communication skills are desired
• Proficiency in computers is vital
• A bachelor’s degree and a J.D. degree is required
• Knowledge of personal injury law/ tort law, medical terminology, wrongful death, civil and family law, and medical malpractice is vital
• Membership in the State Bar Association and a state license to practice law is mandatory

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Sitting for the July 2026 bar examination.
• Eligible for admission to practice law in Illinois upon passing the bar.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable learning and utilizing technology, AI tools, and case management software.
• Demonstrated commitment to client service and professional development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, clerkship, externship, or law clinic experience involving litigation, personal injury, insurance defense, or civil litigation.
• Experience appearing in court under a student practice license.
• Mock trial, trial advocacy, moot court, or law review participation.
• Bilingual abilities (English and Spanish).
• Business mindset with a desire to build a long-term career in plaintiff-side litigation.
• Competitive, self-motivated, and eager to learn from experienced trial lawyers.
• Interest in using technology, automation, and AI to improve legal services and client outcomes.
• A demonstrated track record of leadership, initiative, and taking ownership of projects.

We combine aggressive representation with exceptional client experience and cutting-edge technology to help clients through some of the hardest moments of their lives.

We are deeply focused on:

• Client experience
• Innovation and automation
• Fast communication and responsiveness
• Accountability and measurable performance
• EOS-driven leadership and team development
• Building a positive, no-drama, high-trust culture

Core Values:

• People, First: We believe that when we lead with empathy, we build trust that fuels everything else.
• Results Matter: We believe that excellence is a habit—one built by doing the small things right, every time.
• Kill with Kindness: We don’t just see problems—we read people, emotions, and environments. We bring calm, clarity, and connection wherever we go.

In 2025, we signed up 975 new cases, settled over $17 million in cases, and donated 2,700 backpacks, 300 winter coats, 500 winter hats, and 500 pairs of winter gloves. We are exceeding these numbers in 2026.

Compensation details: 80000-80000 Yearly Salary

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