Personal Injury Attorney | The Illinois Hammer Injury Law Firm

Salary: $100k + Commission

Location: Must be in Chicago or willing to commute

Schedule: Full-Time; Hybrid

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated Personal Injury Attorney to join our dynamic team at the Illinois Hammer Injury Law Firm. With a team of experienced attorneys, we are dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation to our clients. We pride ourselves on our commitment to justice and ensuring that injured individuals receive the compensation they deserve. You will be responsible for representing clients in personal injury cases and providing expert legal counsel to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Responsibilities:

1. Client Consultation: Meet with clients to discuss their personal injury claims, provide legal advice, and assess the merits of each case while demonstrating empathy.
2. Pre-litigation: Work with our advanced case software management, insurance department, medical management team, and case managers to manage caseload from inception to resolution. Responsible for reviewing demands, negotiating with insurance companies, opposing counsel, and other relevant parties to secure favorable settlements for clients.
3. Litigation: Appear in court on behalf of the Plaintiff. Review and analyze written discovery. Take depositions of parties, doctors, and experts. Participate in arbitrations, pre-trials, mediations. Take cases to trial as necessary, securing the most favorable result for the client.
4. Communication: Maintain regular communication with clients, insurance adjustors, and opposing counsel to provide updates on case progress.

Qualifications:

• 0-3 years of Personal Injury experience preferred
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active licensure to practice law in State of Illinois required
• Licensed to practice in the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
• Strong understanding of personal injury laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Exceptional negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and case management software.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality legal services.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Compassion for injured individuals and a dedication to achieving justice on their behalf.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Eligible for benefits if full-time employee
• Health and Dental insurance with employer contribution
• 401K and Profit Sharing with employer contribution
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Hybrid schedule

Team Fun:

Our office is a warm welcoming place where teamwork, and professional growth are encouraged and rewarded. We know that there is more to being a team than working together so we dedicate time and resources to supporting local charitable causes, firm outings, and friendly competition events.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or activities. The outlined tasks and responsibilities do not encompass every possible assignment that may be delegated. The employer may modify or assign new tasks at any time, with or without notice.

Our team is committed to creating an environment which prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.