Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Pay: $150,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take ownership of meaningful personal injury cases from litigation through trial while making a direct impact on injured clients and their families.
• Join a high-performing litigation team with dedicated support and the resources to focus on delivering exceptional results.
• Earn a monthly bonus based on attorney fees collected, creating additional upside for strong performance.
• Receive a $5,000 annual budget toward CLE and bar dues to support your continued professional development.
• Enjoy unlimited PTO, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life and disability coverage, and a 401(k) with company contributions.
• Expand your litigation and trial experience while developing valuable expertise in trucking and commercial motor vehicle cases.

Location : Chicago, IL. This position offers a hybrid work opportunity after the initial employment period, giving you the benefit of in-person collaboration with greater flexibility as you become established with our team.

Note : Candidates must be active members in good standing of the Illinois Bar and have 2+ years of personal injury law experience. We are seeking a strong litigator who is comfortable managing cases, working directly with clients, and operating in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

About Us

We are a leading personal injury law firm committed to providing exceptional representation to people whose lives have been impacted by serious accidents and injuries. Our team combines strong legal advocacy, hard work, integrity, and a genuine commitment to putting clients first. We invest in our attorneys and provide the resources, support, and opportunities they need to build rewarding careers.Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage personal injury litigation matters from lawsuit filing through settlement or trial.
• Develop litigation strategy and move cases efficiently from beginning to end.
• Draft and respond to discovery, prepare depositions, handle motions, and participate in court proceedings.
• Prepare cases for trial and confidently advocate for clients throughout the litigation process.
• Communicate regularly with clients, adjusters, opposing counsel, experts, staff, and other attorneys.
• Lead and collaborate with a litigation support team to drive strong case outcomes.
• Evaluate liability, damages, evidence, settlement opportunities, and litigation risk.
• Apply pre-litigation case management and negotiation experience when appropriate.
• Handle cases involving commercial motor vehicles and develop deeper expertise in trucking litigation.
• Supervise and mentor team members while maintaining accountability for deadlines and case progress.
• Deliver highly organized, detail-oriented work while independently managing a demanding caseload.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Bar license in good standing.
• 2+ years of personal injury law experience.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Strong litigation, legal research, writing, negotiation, and client communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage cases while working effectively with a litigation team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Trial experience preferred.
• Commercial motor vehicle or trucking litigation experience is a plus.
• Experience supervising or managing legal team members is preferred.
• Proficiency with Westlaw, LexisNexis, or similar legal research tools.
• Spanish and English bilingual skills are a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to handle substantive litigation, build meaningful relationships with clients, strengthen your courtroom skills, and work alongside professionals who care deeply about achieving excellent results. We support continued learning, provide significant resources for professional development, and reward strong performance. With a collaborative team, meaningful cases, excellent benefits, bonus potential, and hybrid flexibility, this is an opportunity to grow your personal injury litigation career while making a tangible impact.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance