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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Champaign, IL |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $85,000–$150,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Website | http://www.jobot.com |
Description
Plaintiff/Claimants Attorney
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Emily Bohanon
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $85,000 - $150,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are an established Illinois personal injury and workers’ compensation litigation firm with nearly five decades of experience advocating for injured individuals. As our practice expands, we are seeking an attorney to manage a docket of workplace injury matters with partner guidance and dedicated paralegal support.
Our attorneys take ownership of their cases, collaborate with their colleagues, and continue developing their litigation and advocacy skills. We also value service beyond the courtroom through community involvement, philanthropy, and a commitment to social justice.
Why join us?
Competitive compensation: Base salary commensurate with experience, with bonus structures available.
Case ownership: Manage your own docket from investigation through resolution.
Dedicated support: Work with a dedicated paralegal and supervising partner.
Professional development: CLE support and paid ISBA/ILTLA dues.
Location flexibility: Eight offices throughout Illinois, with remote work options
Comprehensive benefits: Health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
Additional benefits: 401(k), paid time off, and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Community impact: Join a firm that supports its communities through philanthropy and service.
Job Details
Responsibilities:
Manage a docket of claimant-side workers’ compensation and employment-injury matters under the supervision of a partner.
Handle all stages of litigation, including investigation, client communication, legal research, motion practice, discovery, hearings, trial, and pre- and post-trial work.
Develop case strategies and prepare matters for proceedings before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.
Maintain consistent client communication and explain case developments and next steps.
Direct the work of a dedicated paralegal and oversee case preparation, deadlines, and documentation.
Collaborate with partners, fellow attorneys, and support staff.
Participate in the firm’s community service and philanthropic initiatives.
Qualifications:
3–15 years of litigation and trial experience.
Proven hearing or trial experience before an Industrial Commission strongly desired.
Strong legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
Ability to independently manage a docket while working effectively within a team.
A motivated, self-starting approach and the ability to lead assigned support staff.
Commitment to continued learning, client advocacy, and community involvement.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Emily Bohanon
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $85,000 - $150,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are an established Illinois personal injury and workers’ compensation litigation firm with nearly five decades of experience advocating for injured individuals. As our practice expands, we are seeking an attorney to manage a docket of workplace injury matters with partner guidance and dedicated paralegal support.
Our attorneys take ownership of their cases, collaborate with their colleagues, and continue developing their litigation and advocacy skills. We also value service beyond the courtroom through community involvement, philanthropy, and a commitment to social justice.
Why join us?
Competitive compensation: Base salary commensurate with experience, with bonus structures available.
Case ownership: Manage your own docket from investigation through resolution.
Dedicated support: Work with a dedicated paralegal and supervising partner.
Professional development: CLE support and paid ISBA/ILTLA dues.
Location flexibility: Eight offices throughout Illinois, with remote work options
Comprehensive benefits: Health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
Additional benefits: 401(k), paid time off, and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Community impact: Join a firm that supports its communities through philanthropy and service.
Job Details
Responsibilities:
Manage a docket of claimant-side workers’ compensation and employment-injury matters under the supervision of a partner.
Handle all stages of litigation, including investigation, client communication, legal research, motion practice, discovery, hearings, trial, and pre- and post-trial work.
Develop case strategies and prepare matters for proceedings before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.
Maintain consistent client communication and explain case developments and next steps.
Direct the work of a dedicated paralegal and oversee case preparation, deadlines, and documentation.
Collaborate with partners, fellow attorneys, and support staff.
Participate in the firm’s community service and philanthropic initiatives.
Qualifications:
3–15 years of litigation and trial experience.
Proven hearing or trial experience before an Industrial Commission strongly desired.
Strong legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
Ability to independently manage a docket while working effectively within a team.
A motivated, self-starting approach and the ability to lead assigned support staff.
Commitment to continued learning, client advocacy, and community involvement.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
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