Personal Injury Litigation Attorney Client-Focused Trial

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited PTO

Professional development

Job summary

Malman Law in Chicago, IL seeks a Personal Injury Litigation Associate to manage a caseload from intake to settlement or trial. You will interview clients, draft pleadings, conduct research, and participate in depositions and hearings as part of a dynamic litigation team.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of personal injury experience, strong writing and communication skills, and a client-centered approach. On-site role with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in Illinois.
• 3-5 years of experience in personal injury law preferred.
• Strong legal writing, research, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned personal injury cases from intake through settlement or trial preparation.
• 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

Client communication

Legal research

Legal writing

Multitasking

Empathy

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Tools

SmartAdvocate

Job description

Malman Law in Chicago, IL seeks a Personal Injury Litigation Associate to manage a caseload from intake to settlement or trial. You will interview clients, draft pleadings, conduct research, and participate in depositions and hearings as part of a dynamic litigation team.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of personal injury experience, strong writing and communication skills, and a client-centered approach. On-site role with competitive salary and benefits.