Robert Half Legal has partnered with a mid-sized plaintiff's law firm in downtown Chicago on an Associate Attorney (Personal Injury) position. This attorney will manage a caseload of plaintiff personal injury matters from initial filing through resolution, including settlement, mediation, and trial. The ideal candidate will be a strong advocate with litigation experience, exceptional client service skills, and a desire to help injured clients obtain favorable outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of plaintiff personal injury and workers compensation matters from filing through resolution
- Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses
- Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
- Attend and argue motions, status hearings, case management conferences, and other court appearances
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda in support of litigation strategy
- Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and opposing counsel throughout the litigation process
- Collaborate with clients, experts, and medical providers to develop and advance cases
- Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, and trial
- Participate in trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit organization, and courtroom support
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary ranging from $80,000–$110,000+, depending on experience
- Multiple ways to bonus - Mid-year & End-of-Year bonus, referral bonus', etc.
- Medical (6 plans to choose from), dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) + 3% profit share
- PTO
- Life Insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability
How to Apply:
For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert - VP, Recruiting Manager - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half com
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Active license and good standing with the IL State Bar.
- 0-3+ years of civil litigation experience on either the plaintiff or defense side.
- Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures.
- Experience handling written discovery, depositions, motion practice, and case management.
- Experience with personal injury or workers compensation preferred.
- Excellent legal writing, research, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
- Trial experience is highly preferred.
How to Apply:
For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert - VP, Recruiting Manager - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half com
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