Personal Injury Trial Attorney | Lead Cases & Growth

Taylor Root; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Bonus and fee earning opportunities

Job summary

Taylor Root is seeking a Personal Injury Attorney in Chicago to handle meaningful personal injury matters, work directly with clients, and own cases from litigation through resolution.

Both Litigation Attorney and Trial Attorney tracks are available with responsibilities and compensation tailored to experience. First-chair trial experience is highly valued for the Trial Attorney path.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience handling personal injury matters.
• Strong litigation and case management experience.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and client communication skills.
• First-chair trial experience is highly valued for the Trial Attorney opportunity.
• Insurance defense attorneys may be considered for the Litigation Attorney position.
• Base salary ranges from $120,000 to $180,000 depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle personal injury matters from litigation through resolution.
• Work directly with clients and take ownership of cases.
• Assist in managing case strategy, filings, and discovery as appropriate.

Skills

Litigation & case management

Drafting pleadings, motions & discover

Client communication & negotiation

First-chair trial experience

Job description

Taylor Root is seeking a Personal Injury Attorney in Chicago to handle meaningful personal injury matters, work directly with clients, and own cases from litigation through resolution.

Both Litigation Attorney and Trial Attorney tracks are available with responsibilities and compensation tailored to experience. First-chair trial experience is highly valued for the Trial Attorney path.