Personal Injury Attorney

LumenCeler Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Bonus / performance-based upside

Strong litigation support team

Growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

LumenCeler Group is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Attorney to independently manage litigation files at a growing plaintiff-side personal injury firm in Chicago. This role involves handling cases from filing to resolution and advocating for injured clients.

The ideal candidate will manage a caseload of personal injury matters, participate in drafting legal documents, attending hearings, and negotiating settlements. The firm offers a competitive compensation package, strong support from a litigation team, and growth opportunities within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Prior personal injury litigation experience required.
• Strong experience with discovery, motion practice, depositions, and court appearances.
• Trial preparation or trial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury cases from litigation through settlement or trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, mediation briefs, and settlement documents.
• Take and defend depositions.

Skills

Personal injury litigation experience

Strong writing skills

Client communication skills

Negotiation skills

Independently managing a caseload

Discovery and motion practice

Job description

Litigation Attorney – Personal Injury ( Litigation / PreLit )

We are seeking an experienced Personal Injury Attorney to join a growing plaintiff-side personal injury firm. This role is ideal for an attorney who can independently manage litigation files, handle cases from filing through resolution, and advocate strongly for injured clients.

The attorney will be responsible for managing a caseload of personal injury matters, including drafting pleadings and motions, handling discovery, taking and defending depositions, attending hearings, preparing for trial, and negotiating settlements. This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants meaningful case ownership, strong support, and the ability to work on high-value personal injury matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury cases from litigation through settlement or trial
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, mediation briefs, and settlement documents
• Take and defend depositions
• Attend court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial proceedings
• Develop case strategy and evaluate liability, damages, and settlement value
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and internal team members
• Work closely with paralegals, case managers, and support staff

Qualifications

• Prior personal injury litigation experience required
• Strong experience with discovery, motion practice, depositions, and court appearances
• Trial preparation or trial experience preferred
• Strong writing, negotiation, and client communication skills
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while working with a team

What the firm offers

• Competitive compensation package
• Bonus / performance-based upside
• Strong litigation support team
• Growth opportunity with a well-established plaintiff-side firm
• Collaborative culture and meaningful case responsibility

Practice Area: Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation

Compensation: Competitive DOE

Confidential inquiries welcome. If you are a personal injury attorney open to exploring a strong litigation opportunity, feel free to reach out.