Litigation Attorney

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wage

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Savings Plan with Firm

Group Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

Job summary

Kanner & Pintaluga in Illinois seeks a dedicated personal injury attorney to join our team. You will meet with clients, assess claims, and work toward favorable resolutions while maintaining the highest professional standards.

The ideal candidate has a J.D., 3–5 years PI litigation experience, and is admitted to the Illinois Bar. Strong negotiation and communication skills, plus the ability to handle cases independently, are essential.

Qualifications

• Full-time Personal Injury attorney position
• 3–5 years Personal Injury litigation experience
• Member of the Illinois Bar in good standing
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive, independent worker and team player

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to discuss cases and gather facts.
• Update clients on claim status and communicate with insurance companies.
• Prepare cases for trial and, if needed, try the case.
• Demonstrate compassion, earn clients' trust and respect.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Team-oriented

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Founded in 2003, Kanner & Pintaluga is a NLJ500 and Mid-Market Pro 50 law firm that has recovered over $1 billion for property damage and personal injury clients nationwide. With nearly 100 lawyers and more than 30 offices throughout the Central and southeastern United States, our primary goal is to achieve the most favorable outcome for our clients, who have the absolute right to receive the maximum compensation for their damages.

POSITION SUMMARY:

In this role, you will see that our clients receive the best care and obtain excellent results. Attorneys are expected to meet with clients to discuss their case, show compassion and empathy, and demonstrate an ability to earn their trust, confidence, and respect. They will also update clients and communicate with insurance companies from time to time regarding the status of claims, demands, and offers. In addition, the Attorney should be able to prepare the case for trial and try the case if needed.

REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS:

• Full-time
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• 3 to 5 years of Personal Injury litigation experience
• Member of the Illinois Bar and in good standing
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Experience in knowing how to evaluate claims, etc.
• Superb negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Have a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ability to work independently in an office environment
• Team-oriented

FIRM BENEFITS

The Firm offers a competitive benefits package for our full-time employees and their families. Here is a summary of our benefits (the list is not all-inclusive):

• Competitive Wage
• Paid Time Off, Holiday, Bereavement, and Sick Time
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Firm match
• Group Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• Employer-Covered Supplemental Benefits
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Annual Performance Reviews

Equal Opportunity Statement

Kanner & Pintaluga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kanner & Pintaluga retains the right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time — in its sole discretion. Employment is at will.

E-Verify

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.