Bilingual Illinois Workers’ Compensation Associate Attorney

WCLA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Herrera Law Center, LLC is a boutique workers’ compensation law firm dedicated to helping injured workers obtain medical treatment and benefits in Illinois.

We seek an Associate Attorney to join our team and represent clients in Illinois workers’ compensation matters. You will work directly with clients, opposing counsel, medical providers, and the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission to advance claims through all stages.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and Illinois Bar admission in good standing is required.
• Experience handling Illinois workers’ compensation matters is preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Illinois workers’ compensation cases from inception through resolution.
• Meet with and communicate regularly with clients regarding their claims, medical treatment, benefits, and case status.
• Gather, review, and analyze medical records and other evidence.
• Conduct client interviews and prepare clients for depositions, hearings, and trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, settlement documents, and other legal correspondence.
• Represent injured workers before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.
• Attend hearings, arbitrations, depositions, and oral arguments.
• Remain current on developments in Illinois workers’ compensation law and Commission decisions.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Spanish

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Case management software

Job description

Herrera Law Center, LLC is a boutique workers’ compensation law firm dedicated to helping injured workers obtain medical treatment and benefits in Illinois.

We seek an Associate Attorney to join our team and represent clients in Illinois workers’ compensation matters. You will work directly with clients, opposing counsel, medical providers, and the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission to advance claims through all stages.