Description:
Position Summary:Postman Law is seeking an experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney to join our growing plaintiff-side practice in Chicago. You'll manage a caseload of Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission (IWCC) matters from intake through resolution, advocating for injured workers and helping them secure the medical care and benefits they're entitled to. This is a strong fit for an attorney who wants ownership of their docket, room to grow, and the infrastructure of a scaling multi-state firm behind them.
Competitive compensation in the range of $120,000+, depending on experience, includes a base salary, bonus opportunities, and benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a full caseload of Illinois workers' compensation cases from opening through settlement or trial
- Represent petitioners at arbitration hearings, pre-trial conferences, and settlement negotiations before the IWCC
- Draft and file motions, petitions, settlement contracts, and other litigation documents
- Negotiate settlements and lump-sum/structured resolutions on behalf of clients
- Review and analyze medical records to evaluate claim strength, causation, and case value
- Coordinate with medical providers to help clients access appropriate treatment
- Take and defend depositions; conduct discovery as needed
- Communicate regularly with clients, guiding them through each phase of the claims process
- Collaborate with case staff to keep files moving
- Keep current on changes to Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and IWCC procedure
Required Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Licensed and in good standing with the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC)
- 3–7 years of experience handling workers' compensation matters (petitioner side preferred)
- Demonstrated litigation and negotiation experience, including hearings before the IWCC
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to independently manage a high-volume caseload with competing deadlines
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with medical record review and causation analysis in workers' compensation claims
- Familiarity with case management platforms; specific experience with Litify highly preferred
- Existing relationships with IWCC arbitrators, mediators, or the Chicago Workers' Compensation ba
