Associate / Attorney - Plaintiff-Side Personal Injury

Job Description

A confidential plaintiff-side personal injury practice is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to take ownership of a substantial caseload and drive matters from intake through settlement, with opportunities to handle motion practice, discovery disputes, and trial work.

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WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

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• Plaintiff-side personal injury work on a contingency-fee basis.
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• Hands-on responsibility managing cases from inception through settlement, with trial involvement as needed.
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• Paperless workflow designed to support efficiency and organization.
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• Partner-track opportunity for attorneys seeking a longer-term path.
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THE ROLE

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• Manage personal injury matters from intake and investigation through settlement.
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• Draft, review, and file pleadings and related litigation documents.
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• Handle discovery, including meet-and-confer efforts, discovery disputes, and motion practice.
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• Research and draft briefs and motions, including oppositions to summary judgment motions.
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• Negotiate settlements and communicate with clients regarding strategy, risk, and case status.
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• Prepare for and serve as first chair in civil jury trials when matters proceed to trial.
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LOCATION, SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION

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Location:

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Chicago, Illinois.

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Schedule:

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In office 4 days/week; minimum 8-hour daily commitment (additional hours to be discussed with the managing attorney or team).

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Compensation:

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$180,000 to $200,000 base salary (as provided).

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REQUIREMENTS

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• Licensed attorney in good standing in Illinois.
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• 5+ years of experience in plaintiff personal injury matters.
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• Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
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• Ability to independently manage deadlines, prioritize a high volume of work, and maintain an organized case docket.
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• Professionalism, discretion, and a client-service mindset.
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• Team-oriented approach and ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys and support staff.
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• Demonstrated employment stability (generally 1 to 2 years per firm, without excessive job-hopping).
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PREFERRED BACKGROUND

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• Bilingual English and Spanish.
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• Strong litigators from other practice areas who can ramp quickly into personal injury are welcome to be considered.
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COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

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• Billable expectation: 1,920 hours.
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• 12 paid holidays, 10 days vacation, and 6 days sick leave.
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• Medical insurance, plus optional dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
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• 401(k) with 4% fully vested safe-harbor match.
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• Laptop replacement every 3 years (becomes personal after 3 years).
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For a confidential and non-obligation call to learn more about this opportunity, please apply below or forward your resume to View email address on ziprecruiter.com and we’ll be happy to discuss this position in more detail.