Litigation Attorney

Witherite Law Group; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule after 6 months

Bonus based on attorney fees

CLE & bar dues budget

Unlimited PTO

Health, dental, vision insurance

Disability coverage

Life & AD&D coverage

Voluntary critical illness

401(k) with company contributions

Job summary

Witherite Law Group in Chicago seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney to join our personal injury team. You will manage a fullPI docket from filing through trial, collaborating with a dedicated team to deliver top-tier advocacy for clients.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of PI litigation, strong written and oral communication, and proficiency with Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis. This role offers a hybrid schedule after six months and a generous compensation package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Personal Injury litigation experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide solutions
• Trial experience preferred

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
• Interact with clients, adjusters, staff and other lawyers
• 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 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

Skills

Communication

Legal analysis

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Bar admission in Illinois or Indiana

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

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Litigation Attorney

Full Time Ind Contributor Chicago, IL, US

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 of the Bar in good standing in one of the following states: Illinois or Indiana
• Minimum of 5 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
• Graduate of an ABA-accredited law school
• Trial experience preferred
• Experiencing litigating trucking and other commercial motor vehicle cases 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

Disclaimer: Please note that this job description is subject to change with or without prior notice, and that reasonable accommodation may be requested to perform the essential functions of the job