Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Job Overview: A legal recruiting firm is seeking a skilled Personal Injury Litigation Attorney on behalf of a busy personal injury law firm based in downtown Chicago. The attorney will manage cases related to premises liability and motor vehicle accidents. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience and be comfortable handling all aspects of litigation, including pleadings, motions, arbitration, and jury trials. This role requires occasional travel to suburban courtrooms within Cook County.

Duties:

• Draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• File documents electronically with the court.
• Attend arbitration hearings and represent clients in jury trials.
• Conduct depositions and coordinate discovery processes.
• Review demand packages in collaboration with paralegals.
• Manage a caseload of premises liability and motor vehicle cases.
• Occasionally travel to suburban courtrooms in Cook, Lake, Kane, and DuPage counties.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in personal injury litigation, specifically in premises liability and motor vehicle cases.
• Prior jury trial experience is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in handling client communications via phone and email.
• Experience using case management software, preferably FileVine.
• Access to a car for occasional travel to suburban court locations.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois.

Skills:

• Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency with legal technology and case management software.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with legal teams and paralegals.