Personal Injury Trial Attorney — Plaintiffs’ Advocate

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a Personal Injury Trial Attorney in Chicago, Illinois to handle mainly catastrophic motor vehicle accident cases in litigation representing plaintiffs. The role involves trial prep and trial work, offering a unique chance to work on high value cases within a leading firm.

The attorney will manage day-to-day litigation tasks, draft pleadings and discovery, and guide clients through the process while collaborating with expert witnesses and appearing at depositions,

Qualifications

• Law degree from a fully accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing with the State Bar of Illinois.
• Ability to manage high volume of litigation cases.
• Trial experience required.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day handling of litigation cases.
• Drafting and filing of litigation documents including pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions.
• Guide clients through the case process.
• Interaction with expert witnesses including conferences and drafting of reports.
• Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances.

Skills

Trial attorney

Litigation management

Client communication

Oral advocacy

Writing skills

Education

Law degree (J.D.)

Job description

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a Personal Injury Trial Attorney in Chicago, Illinois to handle mainly catastrophic motor vehicle accident cases in litigation representing plaintiffs. The role involves trial prep and trial work, offering a unique chance to work on high value cases within a leading firm.

The attorney will manage day-to-day litigation tasks, draft pleadings and discovery, and guide clients through the process while collaborating with expert witnesses and appearing at depositions,