Personal Injury Associate Attorney — Lead Cases & Growth Path

R Christopher White & Associates PC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Free food & snacks

Job summary

The Law Offices of Roderick C. White in Chicago seeks a Personal Injury Associate Attorney who wants ownership of cases, meaningful responsibility from day one, and a path to grow into additional practice areas.

Join a team that supports your development with mentorship, a steady stream of PI matters, and opportunities to expand into family law or criminal defense while delivering excellent client advocacy.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Illinois Bar license in good standing.
• 1–3 years of personal injury or civil litigation experience.
• Strong writing and negotiation skills.
• Spanish fluency is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in personal injury matters, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, and related negligence claims.
• Manage cases from pre-litigation through litigation and resolution.
• Develop legal strategies that maximize client outcomes.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement demands.
• Negotiate with insurance carriers and opposing counsel.
• Take and defend depositions, attend mediations, hearings, and trials as needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Litigation

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Time management

Spanish language

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

The Law Offices of Roderick C. White in Chicago seeks a Personal Injury Associate Attorney who wants ownership of cases, meaningful responsibility from day one, and a path to grow into additional practice areas.

Join a team that supports your development with mentorship, a steady stream of PI matters, and opportunities to expand into family law or criminal defense while delivering excellent client advocacy.