Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney (Pre-Litigation)
Cruitin•Chicago, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
A growing plaintiff personal injury law firm is hiring a Pre-Litigation Attorney for its Chicago office. This full-time, in-office role offers autonomy and accountability, strong support staff, and high-level mentorship. The attorney will own a personal injury caseload from intake through settlement and set case strategies to move matters forward.
Requirements
- Active Illinois bar license in good standing.
- Strong understanding of Illinois personal injury law and procedure.
- Experience managing a significant personal injury caseload.
- Strong negotiation skills, including the ability to weigh risk, leverage, and case value.
- Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently within a team.
Nice To Haves
- Five or more years of plaintiff personal injury experience is preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Own personal injury cases from intake through settlement and set strategies for advancing each case.
- Investigate liability, damages, and case value, and analyze medical records and other evidence.
- Draft and review demand packages and other legal documents.
- Negotiate with insurance carriers and opposing counsel, and advise clients on settlement offers.
- Guide clients through the process by setting expectations, answering questions, and keeping them informed.
- Work closely with legal assistants, case managers, lien negotiators, and other attorneys.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and firm holidays.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and other ancillary insurance.
- 401(k) with match.
- Professional development.
- Company-provided technology.
- Room to grow into more responsibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
