Attorney, Case Management, Court Deposition, Insurance, Leadership, Legal, Legal Research, Litigation, Maintain Compliance, Multilingual, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Personal Injury, Research & Development (R&D), Research Skills, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
13 days ago
Position Summary - $100k-120k end of year discretionary bonus + commission
The Bodily Injury Litigation Attorney will handle personal injury litigation matters from filing through resolution. The ideal candidate is experienced in litigation strategy, motion practice, depositions, negotiations, and trial preparation, with the ability to independently manage a caseload while working collaboratively with support staff and leadership Responsibilities.
Manage a caseload of bodily injury litigation files from suit through trial
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and legal correspondence
Attend court hearings, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations
Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies
Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and opposing counsel
Maintain regular communication with clients regarding case updates
Work closely with paralegals, case managers, and support staff
Prepare cases for trial and assist with courtroom proceedings
Ensure compliance with Illinois court rules, deadlines, and procedures
Qualifications
Active Illinois Bar license in good standing
Minimum of 2+ years of personal injury or bodily injury litigation experience preferred
Strong understanding of Illinois civil litigation procedures
Excellent writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills
Ability to independently manage litigation caseloads