Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney
About The Position
PRE-LITIGATION ATTORNEY | Chicago, IL | Full-Time | In-Office PAY: $150K + DOE At TORKLAW, our people make the difference. We’re an award-winning plaintiff personal injury law firm built around growth, accountability, compassion, and a relentless commitment to our clients. Our attorneys aren’t simply managing files. They’re trusted advocates, strategists, negotiators, and leaders who have a direct impact on the lives of the people we represent. We’re looking for an experienced Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney who knows how to take ownership of a case, build trust with clients, negotiate strategically, and consistently look for ways to maximize results. If you’re looking for meaningful work, quality cases, strong support, high-level mentorship, and a team that genuinely values your contribution, we’d love to meet you.
Requirements
- Active attorney in good standing
- 5+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience preferred
- Strong understanding of Illinois personal injury law and procedures
- Experience managing a significant personal injury caseload
- Strong negotiator who knows how to evaluate risk, leverage, and case value
- Communicate confidently and empathetically with clients
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Take ownership of your cases and follow through
- Can work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
- Comfortable making strategic decisions and advocating for your clients
- Care about both the outcome of the case and the experience of the person behind it
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities, making decisions, communicating with clients, and pushing cases forward without waiting for someone else to tell you what to do.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Conduct strategic investigations into liability, damages, and case value
- Analyze medical records, evidence, and other case-related documentation
- Develop case strategy and identify opportunities to maximize value
- Draft and review demand packages and other legal documents
- Negotiate with insurance carriers and opposing counsel
- Evaluate settlement offers and make strategic recommendations
- Maintain a strong understanding of the legal and factual issues affecting each case
- Help clients understand the legal process, set expectations, answer their questions, and ensure they feel informed and supported throughout their case.
- Collaborate closely with legal assistants, case managers, medical professionals, lien negotiators, and attorneys to move cases forward and deliver the best possible results for our clients.
- Identify issues holding a case back and pursue opportunities to strengthen a case.
- Step in to help clients when they need assistance.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and firm-observed holidays
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Dental, vision, life, and other ancillary benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% fully vested safe-harbor company match
- Professional development and education opportunities
- Regular firm events, team-building activities, and celebrations
- Company-provided technology and equipment
- A collaborative, high-performing environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and increased responsibility
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
