Senior Pre-Litigation Attorney - Personal Injury, Chicago

Cruitin, LLC.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Group health insurance

401(k) with match

Professional development

Technology provided

Room to grow into more responsibility

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Client communication

Case management

Independent work

Education

Illinois Bar license in good standing

Job description

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.