Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Scion Staffing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Continuing legal education (CLE) & dev

Job summary

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a bilingual English/Spanish Litigation Associate Attorney on behalf of a well-established plaintiff-side personal injury firm in Chicago, Illinois. The attorney will manage matters from filing through resolution while collaborating closely with experienced attorneys.

This role offers hands-on litigation experience, substantial client interaction, and the chance to work on complex, high-value cases, with a competitive salary and

Qualifications

• Active Illinois bar in good standing.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Prior plaintiff personal injury litigation experience.
• Trial experience including civil jury trials to verdict.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.

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 litigation documents.
• Prepare and oppose dispositive motions, including motions for summary judgment.
• Develop litigation strategy in collaboration with attorneys and 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.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical abilities

Client communication

Organization

Education

Bar license in Illinois

Job description

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a bilingual (English/Spanish) Litigation Associate Attorney on behalf of a well-established and growing plaintiff-side personal injury law firm in Chicago, Illinois.

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.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• 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.

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.

For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction‑based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records.

We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non‑biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.