Personal Injury Defense Attorney - Associate

Women's Bar Association Of Illinois; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chicago Transit Authority seeks a junior level attorney to litigate personal injury cases and support senior lawyers on complex matters. Under supervision, you will manage your own docket, conduct witness interviews, take depositions, and prepare filings for court.

You must have a Juris Doctor and be admitted to the Illinois bar. The role emphasizes strong research, writing, and collaboration in a fast-paced, public-sector legal team.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited school of law and licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• Approximately 1 year of legal experience in personal injury, subrogation, or property damage, or an equivalent combo.

Responsibilities

• Handles own docket of personal injury cases.
• Interviews witnesses and takes depositions.
• Prepares witnesses for court testimony and advises on evidence.
• Conducts legal research and drafts pleadings and motions.
• Reviews discovery requests and responses.
• Assists senior attorneys in large cases as second chair.
• Provides advice to clients and oversees paralegals.
• Travels to court, depositions, and field locations as needed.

Skills

Interview witnesses

Deposition prep

Legal research

Pleadings & motions

Written & verbal communication

Negotiation skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Online legal research software

Litigation support software

Job description

The Chicago Transit Authority seeks a junior level attorney to litigate personal injury cases and support senior lawyers on complex matters. Under supervision, you will manage your own docket, conduct witness interviews, take depositions, and prepare filings for court.

You must have a Juris Doctor and be admitted to the Illinois bar. The role emphasizes strong research, writing, and collaboration in a fast-paced, public-sector legal team.