Litigation Attorney

Witherite-Law-Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after 6 months

Monthly bonus tied to attorney fees

$5,000 CLE/bar dues budget

Unlimited paid time off

Insurance: health, dental, vision

Disability coverage: ST/LT

Life & AD&D coverage

401(k) with company contributions

Job summary

Witherite Law Group seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney to join our team. You will handle a full PI caseload with support from a dedicated team, from filing through trial.

Ideal candidates thrive in a fast-paced courtroom setting and deliver top-tier representation for personal injury clients. Requirements include a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited school, active Illinois Bar, and a minimum of 3 years PI litigation experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited school and licensed in Illinois.
• Minimum 3 years of Personal Injury litigation experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms (Westlaw, LexisNexis).
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide effective solutions.
• Trial experience preferred; trucking/commercial vehicle cases a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle and manage Personal Injury files from filing to trial.
• Develop litigation strategy and manage discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Interact with clients, adjusters, staff and other lawyers regularly.
• Lead a litigation team of 5+ members.
• Represent clients from case inception through resolution.

Skills

Legal research tools (Westlaw/LexisNex

Education

Illinois Bar in good standing

ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Westlaw/ LexisNexis

Job description

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Litigation Attorney

Salary Range: $150,000.00 To $225,000.00 Annually

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to join our litigation team. This role is ideal for a passionate advocate who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is confident in the courtroom, and committed to delivering top-tier legal representation for our personal injury clients. You will handle a full litigation caseload, with the support of a dedicated team.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle and manage Personal Injury files from file through trial.
• Work up litigation files from filing the lawsuit, writing discovery and depositions, and trying the case.
• Willingness and ability to regularly interact with clients, adjusters, staff and other lawyers.
• Successfully lead a litigation team of 5 plus people.
• Litigate a case from beginning to end.
• Have good work ethics and present strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work cohesively in a team environment.
• Experience in supervising and managing other team members.
• Pre-Litigation case management and negotiation experience.
• Experience handling cases involving commercial motor vehicles.
• Willing to expand knowledge of trucking litigation and obtain board certification in truck accident law.
• Willing to work independently yet be accountable.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ABA-accredited law school
• Current member and in good standing of the Illinois Bar
• Minimum of 3 years of Personal Injury litigation experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in legal research tools such as Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide effective solutions
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Trial experience preferred
• Experiencing litigating trucking and other commercial motor vehicle cases a plus
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus

Physical Requirements

• Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions.
• Stationary Position – Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
• Move or Traverse – This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, office machinery, etc. May occasionally ascends/descends the stairs to get to other floors, cafeteria and parking area.
• Dexterity – constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine/printer.
• Move, Transport, Position, Put, Install, Remove - Occasionally moves supplies weighing up to 10 pounds for various presentation and event needs.
• Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information - The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess - The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Benefits and Perks

• Eligibility for a hybrid work schedule after 6 months of employment
• Salary range: $150,000-$225,000 + monthly bonus based on attorney fees collected
• $5,000 annual budget toward CLE and bar dues
• Unlimited paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company‑paid Short‑Term Disability (no waiting period) and Long‑Term Disability
• Options to purchase additional Life & AD&D coverage
• Voluntary critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• 401(k) with company contributions

Please note that this job description is intended to outline the primary duties of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job description is subject to change with or without prior notice, and that a reasonable accommodation may be requested to perform the essential functions of the job.