Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to join our litigation team. This role is ideal for a passionate advocate who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is confident in the courtroom, and committed to delivering top-tier legal representation for our personal injury clients. You will handle a full litigation caseload, with the support of a dedicated team.

Key Responsibilities:

Handle and manage Personal Injury files from file through trial.
Work up litigation files from filing the lawsuit, writing discovery and depositions, and trying the case.
Willingness and ability to regularly interact with clients, adjusters, staff and other lawyers.
Successfully lead a litigation team of 5 plus people.
Litigate a case from beginning to end.
Have good work ethics and present strong attention to detail.
Ability to work cohesively in a team environment.
Experience in supervising and managing other team members.
Pre-Litigation case management and negotiation experience.
Experience handling cases involving commercial motor vehicles.
Willing to expand knowledge of trucking litigation and obtain board certification in truck accident law.
Willing to work independently yet be accountable.

Qualifications:

Graduate of an ABA-accredited law school
Current member and in good standing of the Illinois Bar
Minimum of 3 years of Personal Injury litigation experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in legal research tools such as Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis
Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide effective solutions
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Trial experience preferred
Commercial case experience a plus
Experiencing litigating trucking and other commercial motor vehicle cases a plus
Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus

Physical Requirements:

Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions.
Stationary Position – Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
Move or Traverse – This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, office machinery, etc. May occasionally ascends/descends the stairs to get to other floors, cafeteria and parking area.
Dexterity – constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine/printer.
Move, Transport, Position, Put, Install, Remove - Occasionally moves supplies weighing up to 10 pounds for various presentation and event needs.
Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information - The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess - The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Benefits and Perks:

Eligibility for a hybrid work schedule after 6 months of employment
Salary range: $150,000-$225,000 + monthly bonus based on attorney fees collected
$5,000 annual budget toward CLE and bar dues
Unlimited paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company‑paid Life & AD&D Insurance
Company‑paid Short‑Term Disability (no waiting period) and Long‑Term Disability
Options to purchase additional Life & AD&D coverage
Voluntary critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
401(k) with company contributions

Please note that this job description is intended to outline the primary duties of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job description is subject to change with or without prior notice, and that a reasonable accommodation may be requested to perform the essential functions of the job.

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