Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney (Pre-Litigation)

Cruitin; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 135 000 - 165 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid time off

Group health insurance

401(k) with match

Professional development

Technology provided

Room to grow into more responsibility

Résumé du poste

Cruitin, LLC. in Chicago is seeking a Pre-Litigation Attorney to own a personal injury caseload from intake through settlement, with strong support staff and high-level mentorship. This is a full-time, in-office role with real autonomy and accountability.

You will own cases, negotiate with carriers and opposing counsel, and guide clients through the process, working closely with legal assistants and other attorneys.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois bar license in good standing.
• 5+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of Illinois personal injury law and procedure.
• Experience managing a significant personal injury caseload.
• Strong negotiator who can weigh risk, leverage and case value.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently within a team.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, not required.

Responsabilités

• Own personal injury cases from intake through settlement, and set the strategy that moves each one forward.
• Investigate liability, damages and case value, and analyze medical records and other evidence.
• Draft and review demand packages and other legal documents.
• Negotiate with insurance carriers and opposing counsel, and advise clients on settlement offers.
• Guide clients through the process: set expectations, answer questions, and keep them informed.
• Work closely with legal assistants, case managers, lien negotiators and other attorneys.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Client communication

Case management

Independent work

Formation

Illinois Bar license in good standing

Description du poste

A growing plaintiff personal injury law firm is hiring a Pre-Litigation Attorney for its Chicago office. You'll own a personal injury caseload from intake through settlement, with strong support staff and high-level mentorship. This is a full-time, in-office role with real autonomy and accountability.

What you'll do

• Own personal injury cases from intake through settlement, and set the strategy that moves each one forward
• Investigate liability, damages and case value, and analyze medical records and other evidence
• Draft and review demand packages and other legal documents
• Negotiate with insurance carriers and opposing counsel, and advise clients on settlement offers
• Guide clients through the process: set expectations, answer questions, and keep them informed
• Work closely with legal assistants, case managers, lien negotiators and other attorneys

Requirements

• Active Illinois bar license in good standing
• 5+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience preferred
• Strong understanding of Illinois personal injury law and procedure
• Experience managing a significant personal injury caseloadStrong negotiator who can weigh risk, leverage and case value
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently within a team
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, not required

Compensation and benefits

• $150,000+ per year, depending on experience
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time and firm holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life and other ancillary insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Professional development, company-provided technology, and room to grow into more responsibility