Personal Injury Attorney
- $100,000 - $140,000
- Chicago, IL
Plaintiff Personal Injury, Asbestos Litigation, Excellent Benefits, Settlement Bonus, Growing Firm!
A bit about us:
We are a growing law firm in the heart of downtown Chicago! We specialize in personal injury, mesothelioma, asbestos litigation, and other complex cases involving injuries.
Why join us?
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Collaborative work environment focused on client success and legal excellence.
Job Details
We are seeking an experienced Plaintiff's Personal Injury Attorney to join our Chicago-based legal team. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in personal injury cases, from case inception to pretrial phases.
This role will be focusing on our asbestos litigation department.
You Will:
· Manage and handle plaintiff's personal injury cases from initiation to pretrial stages, including conducting investigations, evaluating claims, drafting legal documents, and representing clients in negotiations.
· Provide legal counsel and guidance to clients throughout the litigation process, ensuring their rights are protected and advocating for fair compensation.
· Assess the viability of potential cases, determining whether they meet the criteria for acceptance, and strategize the best approach for successful resolution.
· Conduct legal research, analyze case law, and prepare compelling arguments to support client cases.
· Collaborate with legal assistants, paralegals, and other attorneys to effectively manage caseloads and meet deadlines.
· Maintain accurate and organized case files, documentation, and communication with clients, opposing counsel, and relevant parties.
You Have:
· Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
· Admission to the New Jersey State Bar is mandatory; additional admission is highly preferred.
· Minimum of 3 years of experience specifically handling personal injury cases, demonstrating proficiency in managing cases from start to pretrial phases.
Nice to Have:
· Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is a significant plus.
· Trial experience is a strong advantage.
This role will be focusing on our asbestos litigation department.
You Will:
· Manage and handle plaintiff's personal injury cases from initiation to pretrial stages, including conducting investigations, evaluating claims, drafting legal documents, and representing clients in negotiations.
· Provide legal counsel and guidance to clients throughout the litigation process, ensuring their rights are protected and advocating for fair compensation.
· Assess the viability of potential cases, determining whether they meet the criteria for acceptance, and strategize the best approach for successful resolution.
· Conduct legal research, analyze case law, and prepare compelling arguments to support client cases.
· Collaborate with legal assistants, paralegals, and other attorneys to effectively manage caseloads and meet deadlines.
· Maintain accurate and organized case files, documentation, and communication with clients, opposing counsel, and relevant parties.
You Have:
· Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
· Admission to the New Jersey State Bar is mandatory; additional admission is highly preferred.
· Minimum of 3 years of experience specifically handling personal injury cases, demonstrating proficiency in managing cases from start to pretrial phases.
Nice to Have:
· Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is a significant plus.
· Trial experience is a strong advantage.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.