0162 Associate Attorney

Crafted Staff; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Health benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Professional growth and advancement

Supportive and team-oriented work env

Job summary

Crafted Staff is seeking a Bodily Injury Litigation Attorney in Chicago to handle personal injury matters from filing through resolution. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of PI litigation experience and a strong command of Illinois civil procedures.

You will draft pleadings, manage caseloads, negotiate settlements, and prepare cases for trial while coordinating with paralegals and leadership. A competitive salary with end-of-year bonus and commissions is offered.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Bar license in good standing.
• Minimum 2+ years of personal injury or bodily injury litigation experience.
• Strong understanding of Illinois civil litigation procedures.
• Excellent writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage litigation caseloads.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of bodily injury litigation files from suit through trial
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and legal correspondence
• Attend court hearings, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies
• Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and opposing counsel
• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding case updates
• Work closely with paralegals, case managers, and support staff
• Prepare cases for trial and assist with courtroom proceedings
• Ensure compliance with Illinois court rules, deadlines, and procedures

Skills

Illinois Bar license

PI litigation experience

Illinois civil procedures

writing and negotiation

case management

organizational skills

bilingual

Job description

Position Summary - $100k-120k end of year discretionary bonus + commission

The Bodily Injury Litigation Attorney will handle personal injury litigation matters from filing through resolution. The ideal candidate is experienced in litigation strategy, motion practice, depositions, negotiations, and trial preparation, with the ability to independently manage a caseload while working collaboratively with support staff and leadership.

• Manage a caseload of bodily injury litigation files from suit through trial
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and legal correspondence
• Attend court hearings, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies
• Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and opposing counsel
• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding case updates
• Work closely with paralegals, case managers, and support staff
• Prepare cases for trial and assist with courtroom proceedings
• Ensure compliance with Illinois court rules, deadlines, and procedures

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Bar license in good standing
• Minimum of 2+ years of personal injury or bodily injury litigation experience preferred
• Strong understanding of Illinois civil litigation procedures
• Excellent writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills
• Ability to independently manage litigation caseloads
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Bilingual skills are a plus

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Health benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment