Location: Chicago, IL (Work from Home!)

Overview

Our client, a growing and well-respected plaintiff-side personal injury law firm based in Chicago, is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated litigator who is comfortable managing cases independently and appearing in court, while also collaborating within a team-oriented environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in litigation, hands-on courtroom experience, and the ability to manage a substantial caseload from inception through resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a personal injury caseload of 50+ active matters from intake through settlement or trial
• Conduct and defend depositions (parties, witnesses, treating physicians, and experts)
• Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences
• Draft and argue motions in court, including dispositive and discovery-related motions
• Appear regularly in court for hearings, status conferences, and motion practice
• Serve as first or second chair at trial, as appropriate
• Work closely with paralegals, legal assistants, and support staff to ensure deadlines and case strategy are met
• Maintain strong client communication and provide strategic guidance throughout the life of each case

Required Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Illinois bar license in good standing
• 3+ years of personal injury litigation experience, preferably on the plaintiff side
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Depositions
  • Mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences
  • Drafting and arguing motions in court
  • Trial experience (first or second chair)
  • Courtroom appearances
• Proven ability to manage an independent caseload of 50+ cases
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Why This Opportunity

This role offers the chance to join a firm that values strong advocacy, professional growth, and meaningful client impact. Attorneys in this role will have consistent courtroom exposure, autonomy in managing cases, and the support needed to succeed in a collaborative environment.