Personal Injury Litigation Attorney - Client Advocate & Trial Prep

Malman Law; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 4% firm contribution

Unlimited PTO

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Malman Law is seeking a Personal Injury Associate Attorney to manage a caseload from intake to settlement or trial prep. You will interview clients, draft pleadings, perform legal research, and collaborate with experts to support case development.

The role requires a J.D. from an accredited law school and Illinois licensure, with 3–5 years of personal injury experience, and excellent writing and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and Illinois license required.
• 3–5 years of personal injury experience preferred.
• Strong writing, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Client-focused with empathy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned personal injury cases from intake through settlement or trial prep.
• Conduct client interviews and maintain regular communication throughout the case lifecycle.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and settlement demands.
• Perform legal research and analyze applicable laws and regulations.
• Attend depositions, mediations, hearings, and case-related meetings as required.
• Collaborate with medical providers, experts, and investigators to support case development.
• Negotiate settlements and assist in preparing cases for litigation.
• Maintain accurate case records and meet all internal and court-imposed deadlines.
• Work closely with supervising attorneys to ensure quality and consistency in legal strategy.
• Contribute to team meetings and support ongoing case evaluations and reviews.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Client communication

Case management

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Licensed to practice in Illinois

Tools

SmartAdvocate

Job description

Malman Law is seeking a Personal Injury Associate Attorney to manage a caseload from intake to settlement or trial prep. You will interview clients, draft pleadings, perform legal research, and collaborate with experts to support case development.

The role requires a J.D. from an accredited law school and Illinois licensure, with 3–5 years of personal injury experience, and excellent writing and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.