Trial Attorney - Trucking

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People. Some salient growth point highlights are as follows: Of the $25 billion+ we have recovered on behalf of the people in 1988, we have recouped over $8 billion of this total in the past 2 years alone across all 50 states, Washington DC, and the US Virgin Islands. We have doubled our national mega‑marketing campaigns from $250M to $500M+ since 2023, making Morgan & Morgan the number 1 company in the nation for out‑of‑home marketing spend. This past October, we proudly hired Geico Insurance’s former Head of Auto Marketing to serve as our new Chief Marketing Officer and continue our advancement. Unlike the vast majority of our competitors, Morgan & Morgan is proud to employ attorneys who can truly call themselves trial attorneys. Last year, we tried 320 cases. In the coming years, we will double that annual number. Attorneys at Morgan & Morgan are not only expected to get trial experience and frequent exposure to the courtroom on their and their colleagues’ cases, they are required to. If you are seeking the opportunity to try cases frequently, we are confident that we can and will deliver. Our attorneys are privy to world‑class case docket management software, litigation resources, and a wealth of benefits in service of optimization and case development. Summary Morgan & Morgan is looking for a Trucking Personal Injury Trial Attorney in Chicago, Illinois to join its growing practice. The Trial Attorney will handle mostly catastrophic and trucking motor vehicle accident cases in litigation representing plaintiffs. Responsibilities include trial prep and trial. This is an opportunity to pick up a fantastic group of high‑value cases. Responsibilities Day‑to‑day handling of litigation cases Drafting and filing litigation documents including pleadings, discovery requests and responses, demands, motions, and memoranda Guiding clients through the case process Interacting with expert witnesses, including conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances Qualifications Law degree from a fully accredited law school Active member in good standing with the State Bar of Illinois Ability to manage high volume of litigation cases Trial experience required Excellent client service and communication skills Superior writing and oral advocacy skills Benefits Full‑time employees receive an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays. Equal Opportunity Statement Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. E‑Verify This employer participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E‑Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E‑Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I‑9 Form. #J-18808-Ljbffr Morgan & Morgan, P.A.