Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

The Bronx; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays & vacation

Sick leave

CLE & professional development

Job summary

The Bronx is assisting a well‑established Chicago plaintiff‑side personal injury law firm in its search for a Litigation Associate Attorney. This onsite role offers meaningful trial work, mentorship, and long‑term growth within a collaborative practice.

The ideal candidate will manage plaintiff personal injury cases from filing to resolution, leverage strong trial and writing skills, and thrive in a client‑focused environment. Illinois licensure and prior PI litigation experience are required.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in Illinois (In Good Standing).
• Prior plaintiff personal injury litigation experience required.
• Demonstrated trial experience, including civil jury trials to verdict.
• Strong understanding of personal injury procedures and state laws.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Experience drafting motions, pleadings, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Strong organizational and client-relations skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury litigation from filing through resolution.
• Conduct case investigations to establish liability and evaluate damages.
• Draft, file, and argue pleadings, discovery motions, and other documents.
• Prepare and oppose dispositive motions, including summary judgment.
• Develop litigation strategy in collaboration with attorneys and staff.
• Maintain regular communication with clients throughout the process.
• Handle discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Advocate for clients through all stages of litigation.

Skills

IL Bar License

Trial Experience

Personal Injury Litigation

Legal Research

Client Communication

Case Management

Drafting Motions

Education

J.D. from ABA‑accredited school

Tools

Litigation Software

Job description

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Litigation Associate Attorney on behalf of a well‑established and growing plaintiff‑side personal injury law firm in Chicago, Illinois . This onsite opportunity is ideal for a motivated litigator seeking meaningful trial work, mentorship, and long‑term career growth within a collaborative, client‑focused practice.

Position Overview

The Litigation Associate Attorney will manage plaintiff personal injury matters from filing through resolution while collaborating closely with experienced attorneys on case strategy. This role offers hands‑on litigation experience, significant client interaction, and the opportunity to work on complex and high‑value cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury litigation matters from filing through resolution.
• Conduct case investigations to establish liability and evaluate damages.
• Draft, file, and argue pleadings, discovery motions, and other litigation documents.
• Prepare and oppose dispositive motions, including motions for summary judgment.
• Develop litigation strategy in collaboration with attorneys and legal staff.
• Maintain regular communication with clients throughout the litigation process.
• Handle discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Advocate on behalf of clients through all stages of litigation.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law and in good standing in Illinois.
• Prior plaintiff personal injury litigation experience.
• Demonstrated trial experience, including civil jury trials to verdict.
• Strong understanding of personal injury litigation procedures and applicable state laws.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Experience drafting motions, pleadings, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active cases.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary of $115,000-$185,000 , depending on experience.
• Medical insurance.
• 401(k) with employer safe harbor match.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Continuing legal education and professional development support.
• Collaborative, team‑oriented culture.

About Our Search Firm

Scion Legal is the legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, Inc., a national award‑winning recruiting and staffing firm. Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class.

We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

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