City Managing Attorney

Witherite Law Group•Chicago, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Witherite Law Group (WLG) is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents, committed to improving the lives of each person they serve by prioritizing people, providing unmatched expertise, and demonstrating integrity. The firm is recognized as a Top 100 Places to Work and a National Top Workplace honoree. WLG is seeking an experienced and highly motivated City Managing Attorney to oversee attorney management in its Chicago office. Reporting to the Sr. Vice President of Legal Operations, this leadership role is crucial for ensuring the firm's legal practice operates efficiently and effectively, fostering a collaborative environment for attorneys, paralegals, and support staff. The position requires a strong background in legal practice management, with a focus on client satisfaction, employee development, and achieving the firm’s strategic objectives.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in Illinois
Minimum of 7 years of experience practicing law, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role or commensurate experience
Strong understanding of legal ethics, compliance, and risk management with record of excellence in each area
Proven ability to manage a team, achieve performance targets, and oversee complex assignments
Exceptional organizational, multi-tasking and time management skills
Demonstrated ability to handle high-pressure situations and manage competing priorities
Exhibits a strong sense of ownership, advancing projects from inception to completion
Significant experience in large loss casualty litigation and/or personal injury law including, but not limited to commercial trucking cases
Business development and client relationship management experience
Prior experience with law firm management, including financial oversight and budgeting

Nice To Haves

Extensive civil litigation experience with an emphasis on and preference for personal injury and, specifically, commercial trucking cases
Defense litigation experience with direct interaction with claims management

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of attorneys, legal assistants, paralegals, and other support staff.
Oversee case management and client service processes to maintain consistency and efficiency across all departments.
Facilitate ongoing professional development for attorneys and staff through training, feedback, and performance evaluations.
Provide guidance on complex issues and ensure that all cases are handled with professionalism.
Take the lead in managing high-profile or complex cases.
Ensure that client matters are handled in a timely and responsive manner, and address any client concerns or escalations.
Collaborate with the firm’s senior leadership to establish and implement business goals, operational strategies, and financial targets.
Develop and manage budgets, track key performance indicators, and oversee the financial health of the firm’s legal operations.
Continuously assess and improve processes to optimize firm-wide efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
Represent the firm in business development and networking opportunities.
Identify potential legal market trends and opportunities.
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, as well as professional and ethical standards of practice.
Develop and enforce risk management protocols to reduce the firm’s exposure to legal and financial risks.
Maintain across attorney teams the core missions: Excellence. Integrity. People First.