Personal Injury Attorney

Job description:

JJlegal.com Injury Lawyers, a well-established and growing national law firm is presenting a unique opportunity for the right candidate to join as a Personal Injury Attorney. This candidate will be essential in handling these claims from start to finish, with minimal oversight from a senior attorney, and requires the ability to coordinate/work with members of the Firm located in other locations.

Job Summary

Primarily responsible for the management of all aspects of personal injury cases from inception through close of case.

Essential Functions

• Negotiating and settling cases in the pre-litigation stage.
• Handle a wide range of litigation matters to resolution.
• Review policies, claims and other records.
• Prepare, write and argue legal documents.
• Draft complaints and responses to dispositive motions.
• Attend court status calls, depositions and arbitrations on a weekly basis.
• Manage docket of cases according to office policy.
• Oversees and directs discovery including medical record reviews & assessments.
• Manages/oversees legal staff (paralegals/case managers) who are actively working on the assigned caseload.
• Assesses and monitors deadlines and Statutes of Limitations in cases to ensure timely progress and resolution of cases.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years experience managing personal injury (primarily motor vehicle) cases, including all phases of litigation.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).
• Current Law license in state of Illinois required

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Are you licensed in any additional states?

Experience:

• specific Personal Injury: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Illinois BAR License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Are you licensed to practice Law in Illinois?
• Are you licensed to practice Law in any other state?

Experience:

• Personal injury law: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person