Personal Injury Attorney

Jobot; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot, a Chicago-area personal injury law firm, seeks an experienced attorney to head litigation. You will manage a full caseload, draft pleadings and discovery, and negotiate settlements with insurers.

You will lead case strategy and represent clients in depositions, mediations, and court hearings. The role requires a JD from an accredited law school, an active Illinois license, and 5+ years of PI litigation experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Illinois law license in good standing.
• 5+ years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Strong litigation skills and trial readiness.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of personal injury matters, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, and other negligence claims.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and settlement demands.
• Negotiate settlements with insurance companies and defense counsel.
• Represent clients in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and court hearings.
• Prepare and try cases before judges and juries.
• Communicate regularly with clients to provide updates and guidance.

Skills

Personal injury litigation

Client communications

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Opportunity for an experienced attorney to become litigation head at an established firm! Salary + profit sharing and other bonuses = unlimited earning potential!

Salary: $100,000 - $200,000 per year

Personal injury law firm that represents clients who have been injured due to negligence in cases such as car accidents, truck collisions, premises liability, wrongful death, and similar claims. The firm emphasizes aggressive yet compassionate representation and community involvement, including volunteer work and local engagement, and they serve clients throughout the Greater Chicago area.

Why join us?

• Manage a full caseload of personal injury matters, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, and other negligence claims
• Conduct client intakes, case evaluations, and investigations
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and settlement demands
• Negotiate settlements with insurance companies and defense counsel
• Represent clients in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and court hearings
• Prepare and try cases before judges and juries, as needed
• Communicate regularly with clients to provide updates and guidance

Job Details

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in Illinois and in good standing
• 5+ years of experience handling personal injury cases
• Strong litigation experience

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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