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Personal Injury Litigation Attorney
A prominent, national plaintiff-side law firm with offices throughout the Central and Southeastern U.S. is seeking a Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to join its growing Chicago, IL team. The firm has recovered over $1 billion for clients across the country and is recognized among the nation’s leading mid-market trial practices.
About the Role
In this role, you’ll take ownership of your cases from intake through resolution, ensuring clients receive both exceptional care and outstanding results. You’ll meet directly with clients, develop case strategy, handle settlement negotiations, and prepare matters for trial as needed. Compassion, attention to detail, and courtroom confidence are key.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of personal injury litigation from case inception through trial.
- Meet with clients to discuss their cases, build trust, and provide regular updates.
- Evaluate claims, prepare demands, and negotiate with insurance carriers.
- Handle discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation.
- Represent clients in court and at trial when necessary.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- 3–5 years of personal injury litigation experience.
- Active member of the IL Bar, in good standing.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and advocacy skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with firm match.
- Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and bereavement time.
- Employer-covered and voluntary supplemental insurance options.
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
JOB ID: 167196
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