Litigation Attorney

Morgan & Morgan; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan in Chicago, Illinois seeks a Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to join its growing practice. The attorney will manage motor vehicle accident cases through litigation, including thorough trial preparation and trial.

The role emphasizes handling deposits, motions, and interactions with experts, with a focus on client service and strong advocacy. This full-time position integrates with a premier PI practice in the Chicago area.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing with the Illinois State Bar.
• Ability to manage a high volume of litigation matters.
• Strong client service and communication skills.
• Superior writing and oral advocacy abilities.

Responsibilities

• Handle motor vehicle accident cases in litigation.
• Draft and file pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions, and memos.
• Guide clients through the case process.
• Coordinate with expert witnesses for reports and affidavits.
• Attend depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances.

Skills

Litigation

Trial preparation

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Client service

Communication

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Active Illinois Bar

Job description

Personal Injury Litigation Attorney – Chicago, Illinois

Morgan & Morgan is looking for a Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to join its growing practice in Chicago, Illinois. The Litigation Attorney will handle motor vehicle accident cases in litigation, including trial prep and trial.

Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day handling of motor vehicle accident cases in litigation
• Drafting and filing of litigation documents to include pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memorandum
• Guide clients through the case process
• Interaction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits
• Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances

Qualifications

• Law degree from a fully accredited law school
• An active member in good standing with the State Bar Association in Illinois
• Ability to manage a high volume of litigation cases
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• Self‑starter driven by long‑term career goals
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills

Benefits

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. For full‑time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

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