Pre-Litigation Personal Injury Attorney

The Bronx; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with employer safe harbor match

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Continuing legal education

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Scion Staffing, Inc. is recruiting for a Pre-Litigation Attorney in Chicago, IL to manage plaintiff personal injury matters from intake to settlement.

The role emphasizes building client relationships, collaborating with a seasoned legal team, and delivering favorable outcomes in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will hold an active Illinois law license, possess plaintiff-side injury experience, and demonstrate strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law and in good standing in Illinois.
• Prior plaintiff personal injury experience required.
• Strong knowledge of applicable state personal injury laws and pre-litigation procedures.
• Demonstrated success negotiating settlements and resolving personal injury claims.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to independently manage a high-volume, high-value caseload.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage plaintiff personal injury cases from intake through settlement.
• Conduct thorough case investigations to evaluate liability and damages.
• Draft, review, and finalize demand packages and other legal documents.
• Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and opposing counsel.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by providing regular communication and guidance throughout the legal process.
• Collaborate closely with legal assistants, case managers, and litigation attorneys to ensure seamless case progression.
• Develop case strategies designed to maximize recovery and achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
• Deliver an exceptional client experience while maintaining the highest standards of legal advocacy.

Skills

Client communication

Negotiation

Legal research

Case management

Pre-litigation

Attention to detail

Job description

Pre- Litigation Attorney – Chicago, IL

Scion Legal Staffing is recruiting for a Pre- Litigation Attorney for a well-established plaintiff-side personal injury law firm in Chicago, Illinois. This onsite opportunity is ideal for an attorney who enjoys building client relationships, negotiating favorable settlements, and managing cases from intake through resolution in a collaborative environment.

Position Overview

The Pre-Litigation Attorney will oversee plaintiff personal injury matters from intake through settlement, serving as the primary advocate for clients during the pre-litigation process. The role offers the opportunity to manage a high-value caseload, negotiate favorable settlements, and collaborate with an experienced legal team dedicated to achieving exceptional client outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage plaintiff personal injury cases from intake through settlement.
• Conduct thorough case investigations to evaluate liability and damages.
• Draft, review, and finalize demand packages and other legal documents.
• Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and opposing counsel.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by providing regular communication and guidance throughout the legal process.
• Collaborate closely with legal assistants, case managers, and litigation attorneys to ensure seamless case progression.
• Develop case strategies designed to maximize recovery and achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
• Deliver an exceptional client experience while maintaining the highest standards of legal advocacy.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law and in good standing in Illinois.
• Prior plaintiff personal injury experience required.
• Strong knowledge of applicable state personal injury laws and pre-litigation procedures.
• Demonstrated success negotiating settlements and resolving personal injury claims.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to independently manage a high-volume, high-value caseload.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary of $100,000–$160,000, depending on experience.

Medical insurance, 401(k) with employer safe harbor match, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Continuing legal education and professional development support. Collaborative, team-oriented culture.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction‑based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non‑biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.