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Sobo & Sobo, LLP

Join Our Growing Team at Sobo &amp; Sobo in Illinois!Sobo &amp; Sobo, a leading Personal Injury law firm, is flourishing and growing. We are excited to announce new open positions for dedicated and dynamic Attorneys in our Chicago, IL office.Why Sobo &amp; Sobo?At Sobo &amp; Sobo, we believe in empowering our team members with unparalleled benefits and opportunities. Here&rsquo;s what we offer:<ul><li>Outstanding Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one.</li><li>Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 4 weeks of paid time off plus an additional 7 days of sick time, paid holidays, and floating holidays.</li><li>Competitive Salary: We offer a salary that reflects your skills and experience.</li><li>Retirement Planning: 401k with company match to help you plan for your future.</li><li>Comprehensive Insurance: Long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance options.</li><li>Employee Assistance Program: Access to support and resources when you need them.</li><li>Exclusive Discounts: Partnerships offering discounts with major retailers, vendors, and hotels.</li><li>Aflac Discount: Additional savings on supplementary insurance.</li></ul>Your Role &amp; ResponsibilitiesAs a member of our team, you will:<ul><li>Independently manage a caseload of Personal Injury matters, advocating for victims to secure the justice and compensation they deserve.</li><li>Utilize your strong analytical, research, and writing skills to build compelling cases.</li><li>Collaborate effectively with a team of dedicated professionals, showcasing excellent communication and people skills.</li></ul>What We&rsquo;re Looking ForTo be successful in this role, you will need:<ul><li>A minimum of 2 years of experience practicing Personal Injury law in the state of Illinois</li><li>A JD from an accredited law school.</li><li>Admission to practice in the state of Illinois and in good standing.</li><li>A genuine passion for helping people and a commitment to justice.</li></ul>Why Wait?Take the next step in your legal career with a firm that values your expertise and dedication. Join Sobo &amp; Sobo, where your contributions will make a tangible impact on the lives of personal injury victims.Apply today and be part of our dynamic, compassionate team!Job Type: Full-timePay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Attorney - IL Personal Injury

Boling Law Firm

Our cases are complex, fast paced, and involve numerous defendants and substantial settlements and verdicts. Ours is a collaborative, open-door environment where we work together to effectively advocate for our clients.Our work involves significant client contact, which brings us into the lives of families going through the most stressful time of their lives. Empathy and the ability to build rapport with people from varied backgrounds are keys to success in this position.Skills &amp; Abilities:<ul><li>2-10 years of attorney experience, personal injury or asbestos experience preferred</li><li>Competent to Expert knowledge and demonstrated competency in the following:</li><li>Legal procedures and processes regarding case sign ups, depositions and testimony</li><li>Legal research and writing</li><li>MS Office Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written</li><li>Self-motivated and well-organized</li><li>Ability to problem solve and strategize</li><li>Ability to learn and retain industrial and medical information</li><li>Compassion for helping terminally sick clients</li><li>Adaptable and responsive to client needs based on health status</li></ul>Position Duties (including, but not limited to):<ul><li>Represent clients injured by exposure to asbestos and benzene</li><li>Conduct client and witness interviews, both in person and on the phone, to obtain and evaluate information</li><li>Gather and analyze information by examining records such as Social Security, Medical, Military, and Union records</li><li>Prepare and conduct depositions of fact witnesses</li><li>Summarize testimony from fact witness depositions</li></ul>Education, Certificates and Licenses:<ul><li>Licensed to Practice Law in Illinois</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li></ul>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60606

Associate Attorney

MAS LAW

Job Title: Experienced Trial Attorney - Personal InjuryLocation: Chicago, Illinois (training in Dallas, Texas)Company: MAS LAWAward-winning personal injury law firm serving the community for over 20 years seeks experienced trial attorney to join our dynamic 60+ member team.About MAS Law:We're not just another law firm - we're Lawyers on Your Side&reg; with a proven track record of securing life-changing results for accident victims. Our multilingual team reflects the diverse community we proudly serve. We offer 24/7 availability, same-day appointments, and a client-focused approach that has earned us recognition as a leading personal injury practice in Texas, Georgia, and Illinois.Prime Attorney Candidates Include:<ul><li>Insurance Defense Attorneys: Ready to fight FOR injury victims instead of against them</li><li>Prosecutors/Public Defenders: Seeking higher compensation while using their trial skills</li><li>Mid-Level Associates (3-7 years): From larger firms wanting more client contact and case ownership</li></ul>What We Offer:<ul><li>Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience</li><li>Comprehensive Benefits: package including health, dental, vision</li><li>Professional Growth: opportunities within our established, expanding practice</li><li>Collaborative Environment: with experienced mentors and support staff</li><li>Work-Life Balance: in our Chicago branch (no remote work)</li><li>Diverse Caseload: including car accidents, truck crashes, workplace injuries, premises liability, and wrongful death</li></ul>Qualifications You Bring:3+ years litigation experience (any practice area considered)<ul><li>Trial experience preferred but not required</li><li>Illinois Bar admission (we'll consider candidates with reciprocity eligibility)</li><li>Team player mentality with strong communication skills</li><li>Client service focus and genuine desire to help injured people</li><li>Bilingual capabilities are a plus but not required</li></ul>Why Make the Switch?<ul><li>Join a firm that wins cases - our track record speaks for itself</li><li>Work with award-winning attorneys committed to your professional development</li><li>Make a difference fighting for families when they need it most</li><li>Career advancement opportunities in a growing, established practice</li><li>Be part of a community-focused firm with deep local roots</li></ul>Compensation and Benefits:&middot; Competitive base salary based on experience.&middot; PTO, paid holidays, health, vision, dental, supplemental insurance, and 401K with excellent company matching programs.Ready to Fight for Justice?If you're tired of defending insurance companies and ready to be a voice for injury victims, we want to hear from you. Join our mission to provide exceptional legal representation while building your career in a supportive, results-driven environment.Please send resume and desired salary to: careers@mas.lawJob Type: Full-timeProjected Total Compensation: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Experienced Trial Attorney - Personal Injury

The Sarikas Law Group, LLC

JOB SUMMARYSeeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to assist in our family law department in our office located on 6158 S Pulaski Rd., Chicago, Il. Spanish speaking and prior experience is required. Further duties may include:<ul><li>Provide current clients with updates.</li><li>Schedule appointments for clients and attorneys</li><li>Client correspondence (letters)</li><li>Prepare Cases for Attorney Review Prior to Filing</li><li>Work with client to obtain necessary documents for case.</li><li>Draft necessary forms for attorney&rsquo;s review.</li><li>Organize file and prepare filings for attorney&rsquo;s review.</li><li>Manage deadlines effectively.</li></ul>EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE<ul><li>Minimum of 1 + years relevant experience</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment</li><li>Paralegal Certificate highly preferred</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: $20.00 - $29.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Law office: 1 year (Preferred)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>Spanish (Required)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Family Law Paralegal

Cook County State's Attorney's Office

<div>***Applicants MUST be licensed in the state of Illinois or have passed the Bar Exam and be sworn into the Illinois Bar on November 5th***
Job Title: Assistant State&rsquo;s Attorney &ndash; Entry Level 1-5 years&rsquo; Experience, Criminal Division
Reports to: Supervisor and Deputy Supervisors of the Criminal Division
Location: Criminal Prosecutions Bureau, Chicago, IL municipal courts and surrounding suburban districts including Skokie, Rolling Meadows, Maywood, Bridgeview, and Markham
Bureau: Criminal Prosecution&rsquo;s Bureau
Division/Unit: Placement of unit is dependent on level of experience and departmental need
Salary: $92,857-$105,063. Salary is provided by law; however, individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, years and quality of experience. Any salary offered is determined by the Chief of Staff and is non-negotiable.
Note: The Cook County State's Attorney's Office does not sponsor H1-B work visa petitions.
General Description:
The Criminal Prosecutions Bureau of the Cook County State&rsquo;s Attorney Office is seeking an entry level Assistant State&rsquo;s Attorney in the Criminal Misdemeanors (City or Suburban), Domestic Violence Misdemeanors (City or Suburban), Felony Review, Juvenile Justice (Delinquency), and Traffic units.
Duties/Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Will be prosecuting under the Criminal Code of the State of Illinois Assistant State&rsquo;s Attorney</li>
<li>Will be required to manage misdemeanor and traffic caseloads, as well as handle preliminary hearings, grand jury indictments, and bond hearings</li>
<li>Will be expected to work closely with multiple law enforcement agencies and represent the People of the State of Illinois in hearings and trials</li>
<li>Work well with people from diverse communities, work independently, have excellent time management skills and be self-initiating</li>
<li>Effectively communicate the mission and values of the CCSAO to members of the community</li>
<li>Preparing misdemeanor and traffic cases for disposition</li>
<li>Litigate motions, petitions, bench and jury trials and all functions related to the aforementioned trials</li>
<li>Work with witnesses and victims to prepare for testimony, either during trial or before the Grand Jury.</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications:
<ul><li>Applicants must possess a law degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school</li>
<li>Be a member in good standing with the Illinois bar</li>
<li>Must have 1 or more years of criminal law experience</li>
<li>Excellent legal research and legal writing abilities</li>
<li>Demonstrate the ability to articulate sound legal arguments both orally and in writing, as well as articulate the rationale for decisions made</li>
<li>A solid work ethic and show attention to detail and accountability</li>
<li>Ability to work independently as well as be part of a team, including courtroom personnel</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications:
<ul><li>3 or more years of criminal practice</li>
<li>1-2 years of prosecutorial practice</li>
<li>1-2 years trial experience either at the misdemeanor or felony level</li>
</ul>
Working Environment:
In this role, the Assistant State&rsquo;s Attorney will be assigned to cover geographical areas (i.e. Chicago, Suburban Courthouses, etc.) in Cook County. The Assistant State&rsquo;s Attorney will be prosecuting under the Criminal Code of the State of Illinois. The Assistant State&rsquo;s Attorney will be required to manage misdemeanor and traffic caseloads. The Assistant State&rsquo;s Attorney will be expected to work closely with multiple law enforcement agencies and represent the People of the State of Illinois in hearings and trials. The Assistant State&rsquo;s Attorney must be able to work well with people from diverse communities, work independently, have excellent time management skills and be self-initiating. The Assistant State&rsquo;s Attorney must be able to effectively communicate the mission and values of the CCSAO to members of the community.
Physical Requirements:
Light work. Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that he or she can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Cook County State&rsquo;s Attorney&rsquo;s Office (CCSAO) is an equal opportunity employer, which seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The CCSAO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request, the CCSAO will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals due to a disability or pregnancy. The EEOP report can be found on our website at www.cookcountystatesattorney.org.
Benefits
At Cook County, we believe in investing in you, our valued employee. We understand that your well-being directly impacts the quality of service we provide to our community. That's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial stability, and work-life balance. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:
Choose from a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans to best suit your lifestyle and needs. We provide a robust Paid Time Off (PTO) program, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, as well as 13 paid holidays. As a public service employer, our employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Our Employee Assistance Program offers confidential counseling and referral services to help you navigate life's challenges. And of course, a pension plan through Cook County.
Follow this link to the Cook County Benefits and this link to Cook County Pension Fund if you want to learn more about our amazing benefit coverage. The CCSAO does not provide relocation assistance.</div>

Assistant State's Attorney, Criminal Division - Entry Level

The Resurrection Project

Position Title: Senior Staff Attorney, Removal &ndash; Immigrant Justice Legal ClinicSupervisory Relationship: Managing Attorney for Removal, Immigrant Justice Legal ClinicGeneral Job Description:TRP seeks a passionate, collaborative, and innovative attorney to work on removal cases, both detained and non-detained, in TRP&rsquo;s Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic. The senior staff attorney will maintain their own caseload and collaborate with the managing attorney and the removal defense paralegals on cases received via the Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic and the Midwest Immigration Defenders Alliance (MIDA), which is a collaborative with other organizations as part of a universal representation program to represent detained immigrants before the Chicago Immigration Court.Job Duties and Responsibilities:Direct Services, Case Management, and Data Collection Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide expert consultation and representation to clients and potential clients including case preparation and follow-up.</li><li>Handle a caseload that includes removal defense for detained and non-detained clients including, but not limited to, bond hearings, representation in immigration court (EOIR) and before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).</li><li>Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies.</li><li>Keep current on changes in immigration law and procedures through research and trainings.</li><li>Make appropriate referrals as necessary for immigration legal services beyond the scope of the program.</li><li>Maintain comprehensive up-to-date notes of client contact, indicating date, subject matter, and resolution in the client file, per TRP&rsquo;s Immigrant Justice Legal Clinic procedures, and notify client of all activity regarding their case in a timely manner.</li><li>Actively participate in case review and other meetings needed to effectively provide excellent quality service to all clients.</li><li>Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings.</li><li>Perform other assigned duties</li></ul>Essential Knowledge and Skills:<ul><li>Juris Doctorate degree and three or more years practicing immigration law required. Experience handling bond, asylum, removal defense, and detained representation required.</li><li>Bilingual in English and Spanish required.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social, faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds.</li><li>Ability to succeed in a fast-paced community nonprofit.</li><li>Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, and organization skills.</li><li>Proficient knowledge of MS Office and case management software.</li><li>Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.</li><li>Strong attention to detail.</li></ul>Benefits: Medical HDHP, HMO, and PPO.&middot; Dental HMO and PPO&middot; Vision&middot; Life Insurance and ADD, Company Paid&middot; Short- and Long-Term Disability: Company Paid&middot; 403(B) retirement savings plans&middot; Flexible Spending account and Dependent care account&middot; Transit BenefitSpecial Working Conditions and Demands&middot; On-site work schedule: as needed, and no less than 3 days per week&middot; Willingness to work flexible hours as needed; some evenings and weekends required. Position Classification: Full-Time, Exempt.Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 Salary commensurate with experience.Statement of Equal OpportunityThe Resurrection Project is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), military status, disability, or language (any language use not related to job duties). In addition to federal law requirements, The Resurrection Project complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilitiesJob Type: Full-timePay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60608

Senior Staff Attorney

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

Overview: 
The Chicago, IL office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Transportation Practice.
 
The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in Illinois and have at least three (3) to six (6) years of insurance defense experience handling matters involving heavy trucking/tractor trailer and cargo and freight carriers. Admitted to practice in Michigan is a plus.
 
The attorneys of Lewis Brisbois' Transportation Practice are extensively involved in the defense of the trucking industry, representing freight carriers, transportation brokers, truck insurers, public entities, school bus operators, long and short haul truckers, and waste management groups engaged in both intra-state and interstate transportation. We have considerable litigation and trial experience and have dealt with a broad variety of issues that are pervasive in the industry, including negligent hiring and retention, hours of service, Engine Control Module (ECM) data, messaging and positioning data, DOT compliance, and accident reconstruction. Our clients have enjoyed excellent case results through our handling of their matters.
 
Qualified candidates will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions. Candidates must have strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
 
We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k with employer match.
 
Qualifications: 
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Minimum Salary: USD $135,000.00/Yr. Maximum Salary: USD $150,000.00/Yr.

Transportation Associate Attorney

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