Plaintiff Personal Injury Associate Attorney

Pay: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing plaintiff-side personal injury firm where you can take real ownership of your cases early
• Get hands-on litigation experience and meaningful courtroom exposure instead of being stuck in a back-office support role
• Work directly on cases from inception through trial with the opportunity to build strong plaintiff-side litigation skills
• Earn strong upside through bonuses and generous origination splits
• Be part of a team that values aggressive advocacy, autonomy, and attorneys who want to grow into true trial lawyers

Location: On-site in Chicago, IL. This is an in-office role for attorneys who want to be fully immersed in the team, the litigation process, and the day-to-day pace of a busy plaintiff PI practice.

Note: Must be licensed and in good standing with the Illinois Bar. This role is best suited for someone with 0–4 years of experience who wants to handle a high-volume plaintiff personal injury caseload and grow into a true trial attorney. Spanish is a plus, but not required.

About Us We are a growing plaintiff-side personal injury firm focused on helping injured clients through high-quality, aggressive representation. Our team values ownership, urgency, strong client communication, and attorneys who want to take an active role in litigation and trial work. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage a high-volume caseload of plaintiff personal injury matters from inception through resolution
• Handle litigation tasks including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and case strategy
• Attend court appearances, hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other parties
• Negotiate settlements and help drive cases toward strong outcomes
• Assist with trial preparation and gain meaningful exposure to trial work
• Work closely with firm leadership while building the ability to independently manage your own cases
• Help contribute to a fast-paced, high-accountability plaintiff PI practice

Qualifications

• 0–4 years of personal injury experience, or a strong interest in plaintiff personal injury litigation
• Active Illinois Bar license and good standing required
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to handle multiple cases and deadlines in a high-volume environment
• Strong communication skills with clients and opposing counsel
• Litigation, deposition, courtroom, or trial prep exposure is a plus
• Spanish language skills are a plus

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will get the kind of early responsibility that many attorneys wait years to find. This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to be in the courtroom, manage their own caseload, learn by doing, and build a long-term future in plaintiff personal injury litigation. xrczosw The compensation structure also gives you real upside as you grow.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance