Attorney (Greater Chicago Area)

Are you an experienced attorney who is passionate about advocating for injured clients and helping people navigate challenging legal situations? Do you have a strong background in personal injury law and enjoy managing cases independently from start to finish? This Personal Injury Attorney opportunity is perfect for someone who thrives in a client-focused environment and is looking to grow their legal career with an established and expanding firm!

APEX Placement and Consulting has partnered with a growing personal injury law firm in Chicago, Illinois to add an experienced Personal Injury Attorney to their team. This attorney will independently manage a personal injury caseload, advocate for clients, conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and prepare cases for negotiation and litigation. Keep reading for more details!

What’s in it for you:

• Full-time position
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning day one
• 4 weeks of PTO
• 7 days of sick time
• Paid holidays and floating holidays
• 401K with company match
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount programs
• Opportunity to join a growing firm with meaningful career growth opportunities
• Collaborative, client-focused work environment

What your day will look like:

• Independently manage a caseload of personal injury matters from intake through resolution
• Advocate for injured clients and pursue fair compensation on their behalf
• Conduct legal research and analyze case-related issues
• Draft pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Prepare cases for negotiation and litigation
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with clients throughout the legal process
• Collaborate with legal professionals while taking ownership of assigned cases
• Monitor case progress, deadlines, documentation, and other case management responsibilities

What we are looking for:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active admission to practice law in the State of Illinois and in good standing
• Prior experience handling personal injury cases
• Strong understanding of personal injury law and litigation processes
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and case management abilities
• Ability to independently manage multiple cases and priorities
• Strong commitment to client advocacy and providing exceptional legal representation
• Professional, collaborative, and client-focused approach

At Apex, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us, and we’re excited to see how you might contribute to our team. While we have outlined a set of qualifications for this role, we recognize that experience and skills can come from a variety of backgrounds. If you meet most of these qualifications and are eager to learn and grow with us, we invite you to apply.