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Associate Attorney

$150k - $200k

Robert Half

A nationally recognized personal injury firm is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join its growing Chicago office. This role is ideal for an attorney with a strong PI litigation background who is comfortable managing cases through trial and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You will handle a full caseload with support from an experienced team and have the opportunity to take on significant responsibility, including courtroom advocacy and team leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Manage personal injury matters from filing through trial
  • Handle all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial prep
  • Lead and collaborate with a litigation team (including support staff)
  • Communicate regularly with clients, adjusters, opposing counsel, and internal teams
  • Develop case strategy and drive matters toward resolution or trial
  • Oversee pre-litigation case handling and negotiation when needed
  • Maintain strong attention to detail across high-volume caseloads
  • Work with complex cases, including those involving commercial motor vehicles

Qualifications

  • Active Illinois bar license in good standing (required)
  • 3+ years of personal injury litigation experience (plaintiff or defense)
  • Strong Illinois court and litigation experience required
  • Trial experience or significant trial exposure preferred
  • Experience handling depositions, discovery, and motion practice
  • Experience with trucking or commercial vehicle cases is a plus
  • Leadership or team supervision experience preferred

Selling Points

  • Highly regarded, award-winning personal injury firm (Top Workplace recognition)
  • Competitive compensation: $150K–$200K base + monthly bonus tied to fees collected
  • High earning potential (attorneys often handling significant settlement volume)
  • Clear path to hands-on trial work and litigation ownership
  • Collaborative, team-driven environment with strong support staff

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