Sr. Trial Attorney - Workers' Comp (IL).650

Frink-Hamlett; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Employer 401(k) match

Paid time off

Professional development support

Job summary

Frink-Hamlett Legal Solutions in Chicago is seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney to defend workers’ compensation matters from inception to resolution. The hybrid role combines two days onsite with three days remote, with travel for court appearances and depositions.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years Illinois workers’ compensation experience (or 7+ for Trial Attorney) and a JD from an ABA-accredited school, with bar admission in good standing.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school required.
• Illinois Bar in good standing required.
• 15+ years of workers’ compensation experience preferred for Senior role; 7+ for Trial Attorney.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in workers’ compensation matters before the court.
• Develop and execute defense strategies based on analysis.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery.
• Manage all aspects of litigation, including trials and appeals.
• Travel approximately 20% for court appearances and depositions.
• Maintain compliance with professional standards and ethical guidelines.

Skills

Trial experience

Analytical skills

Research & writing

Communication skills

Bar admission

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Legal case management systems

Office software

Job description

The Opportunity

A highly regarded insurance carrier is seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney in Chicago, Illinois. This position is hybrid: two days onsite; three days remote with travel for legal proceedings and related matters. Base salary is $133K-$185K with a 10% - 15% bonus and long-term incentive compensation. Comprehensive benefits include health coverage, retirement plan with employer match, paid time off, and professional development support.

Primary Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for the defense of a wide range of workers' compensation cases from inception to resolution. The position requires exceptional client communication skills, documented trial skills as well as the ability to report and respond to the carrier with insight and timeliness. Additional duties include the following:

• Independently represent clients in workers’ compensation matters before the court
• Develop and execute defense strategies based on legal and factual analysis
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery
• Manage all aspects of litigation, including trials and appeals
• Communicate effectively with clients, claims professionals, opposing counsel, and the court
• Provide timely legal advice and case updates
• Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and court appearances
• Ensure efficient and timely resolution of assigned cases
• Assist in developing training materials and presenting to internal teams
• Maintain compliance with professional standards and ethical guidelines
• Travel (approximately 20%) as needed for court appearances, depositions, and meetings
• Stay current with legal developments through continuing education

Requirements

• Extensive litigation experience (7+ years for the Trial Attorney; 15+ years for the Senior Trial Attorney )
• Minimum 7+ years of Illinois workers’ compensation experience
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active Illinois Bar membership in good standing
• Strong trial, research, writing, and analytical skills
• Familiarity with legal case management systems and standard office software
• Trial experience and multi-state bar admission preferred

Frink-Hamlett Legal Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizenship status.