About the role

  • Personal Injury Litigation Attorney managing a 50+ caseload for a plaintiff-side law firm in Chicago. Requires courtroom experience and strong advocacy skills in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a personal injury caseload of 50+ active matters from intake through settlement or trial
  • Conduct and defend depositions (parties, witnesses, treating physicians, and experts)
  • Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences
  • Draft and argue motions in court, including dispositive and discovery-related motions
  • Appear regularly in court for hearings, status conferences, and motion practice
  • Serve as first or second chair at trial, as appropriate
  • Work closely with paralegals, legal assistants, and support staff to ensure deadlines and case strategy are met
  • Maintain strong client communication and provide strategic guidance throughout the life of each case

Requirements

  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Active Illinois bar license in good standing
  • 3+ years of personal injury litigation experience, preferably on the plaintiff side
  • Demonstrated experience with:
  • Depositions
  • Mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences
  • Drafting and arguing motions in court
  • Trial experience (first or second chair)
  • Courtroom appearances
  • Proven ability to manage an independent caseload of 50+ cases
  • Strong legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Benefits

  • Professional growth
  • Meaningful client impact
  • Consistent courtroom exposure
  • Autonomy in managing cases
  • Support in a collaborative environment

Job title

Attorney – Personal Injury

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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