Associate Attorney #0162

CraftedStaff; Illinois; On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Professional growth and advancement

Supportive and team-oriented work环境

Job summary

CraftedStaff is seeking a Bodily Injury Litigation Attorney in Illinois to manage cases from filing through trial. The role requires an active Illinois Bar license, a minimum of 2+ years in personal injury litigation, and strong written and negotiation skills.

You will handle strategy, depositions, and courtroom preparation while communicating with clients and collaborating with support staff. Competitive salary with end-of-year discretionary bonus and commission potential, plus health benefits

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Bar license in good standing.
• Minimum of 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.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of bodily injury litigation files from filing 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

Litigation

Negotiation

Client communication

Multitasking

Education

Illinois Bar License

Job description

Position Summary

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 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

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