Associate / Attorney - Plaintiff-Side Personal Injury

We Are Legal Revolution; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental, Vision, Life, Disability plans

401(k) with 4% safe-harbor match

Laptop replacement every 3 years

12 paid holidays, 10 days vacation, 6?

Billable 1,920 hours

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution is seeking an experienced attorney to manage plaintiff personal injury matters from intake through settlement, with opportunities for trial involvement. The role emphasizes hands-on responsibility, clear client communication, and trial readiness in a paperless environment.

The position offers partner-track potential in a firm focused on high-stakes litigation and efficient, organized case management.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in good standing in Illinois.
• 5+ years of experience in plaintiff personal injury matters.
• Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage deadlines, prioritize a high volume of work, and maintain an organized case docket.
• Professionalism, discretion, and a client-service mindset.
• Team-oriented approach and ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys and support staff.
• Demonstrated employment stability (generally 1 to 2 years per firm, without excessive job-hopping).

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury matters from intake and investigation through settlement.
• Draft, review, and file pleadings and related litigation documents.
• Handle discovery, including meet-and-confer efforts, discovery disputes, and motion practice.
• Research and draft briefs and motions, including oppositions to summary judgment motions.
• Negotiate settlements and communicate with clients regarding strategy, risk, and case status.
• Prepare for and serve as first chair in civil jury trials when matters proceed to trial.

Job description

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

• Plaintiff-side personal injury work on a contingency-fee basis.
• Hands-on responsibility managing cases from inception through settlement, with trial involvement as needed.
• Paperless workflow designed to support efficiency and organization.
• Partner-track opportunity for attorneys seeking a longer-term path.

THE ROLE

• Manage personal injury matters from intake and investigation through settlement.
• Draft, review, and file pleadings and related litigation documents.
• Handle discovery, including meet-and-confer efforts, discovery disputes, and motion practice.
• Research and draft briefs and motions, including oppositions to summary judgment motions.
• Negotiate settlements and communicate with clients regarding strategy, risk, and case status.
• Prepare for and serve as first chair in civil jury trials when matters proceed to trial.

LOCATION, SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION

Schedule:

In office 4 days/week; minimum 8-hour daily commitment (additional hours to be discussed with the managing attorney or team).

Compensation:

$180,000 to $200,000 base salary (as provided).

REQUIREMENTS

• Licensed attorney in good standing in Illinois.
• 5+ years of experience in plaintiff personal injury matters.
• Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage deadlines, prioritize a high volume of work, and maintain an organized case docket.
• Professionalism, discretion, and a client-service mindset.
• Team-oriented approach and ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys and support staff.
• Demonstrated employment stability (generally 1 to 2 years per firm, without excessive job-hopping).

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

• Bilingual English and Spanish.
• Strong litigators from other practice areas who can ramp quickly into personal injury are welcome to be considered.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Billable expectation: 1,920 hours.
• 12 paid holidays, 10 days vacation, and 6 days sick leave.
• Medical insurance, plus optional dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
• 401(k) with 4% fully vested safe-harbor match.
• Laptop replacement every 3 years (becomes personal after 3 years).