Description:
Salary Range:$75,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually
Position Summary:
The Personal Injury Associate Attorney is responsible for managing a caseload of personal injury cases under the supervision of senior attorneys. This role involves client interaction, legal research, drafting, negotiation, and preparation for litigation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about advocating for injured clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage assigned personal injury cases from intake through settlement or trial preparation
- Conduct client interviews and maintain regular communication throughout the case lifecycle
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and settlement demands
- Perform legal research and analyze applicable laws and regulations
- Attend depositions, mediations, hearings, and case-related meetings as required
- Collaborate with medical providers, experts, and investigators to support case development
- Negotiate settlements and assist in preparing cases for litigation
- Maintain accurate case records and meet all internal and court-imposed deadlines
- Work closely with supervising attorneys to ensure quality and consistency in legal strategy
- Contribute to team meetings and support ongoing case evaluations and reviews
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in Illinois
- 3-5 years of experience in personal injury law preferred
- Strong legal writing, research, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Client-centered approach with professionalism and empathy
- Proficiency in legal software and case management tools (e.g., SmartAdvocate preferred)
- Litigation experience a plus
Working Conditions:
- Full-time, on-site position (Monday–Friday)
- Occasional travel for court appearances or client meetings may be required
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience - $75,000-$110,000
- Bonus Eligibility: Eligible to receive a bonus equal to 1% of gross settlements, in accordance with firm policies and applicable eligibility requirements
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with a firm-funded contribution up to 4% of the employee's salary, regardless of employee contribution
- Unlimited paid time off (PTO), subject to firm policy and business needs
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
