Plaintiffs Attorney

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Plaintiff/Claimants Attorney This Jobot Job is hosted by: Emily Bohanon

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Salary: $85,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us: We are an established Illinois personal injury and workers’ compensation litigation firm with nearly five decades of experience advocating for injured individuals. As our practice expands, we are seeking an attorney to manage a docket of workplace injury matters with partner guidance and dedicated paralegal support.

Our attorneys take ownership of their cases, collaborate with their colleagues, and continue developing their litigation and advocacy skills. We also value service beyond the courtroom through community involvement, philanthropy, and a commitment to social justice.

Why join us? Competitive compensation: Base salary commensurate with experience, with bonus structures available.

Case ownership: Manage your own docket from investigation through resolution.

Dedicated support: Work with a dedicated paralegal and supervising partner.

Professional development: CLE support and paid ISBA/ILTLA dues.

Location flexibility: Eight offices throughout Illinois, with remote work options

Comprehensive benefits: Health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.

Additional benefits: 401(k), paid time off, and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

Community impact: Join a firm that supports its communities through philanthropy and service.

Job Details Responsibilities:

Manage a docket of claimant-side workers’ compensation and employment-injury matters under the supervision of a partner.

Handle all stages of litigation, including investigation, client communication, legal research, motion practice, discovery, hearings, trial, and pre- and post-trial work.

Develop case strategies and prepare matters for proceedings before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.

Maintain consistent client communication and explain case developments and next steps.

Direct the work of a dedicated paralegal and oversee case preparation, deadlines, and documentation.

Collaborate with partners, fellow attorneys, and support staff.

Participate in the firm’s community service and philanthropic initiatives.

Qualifications:

3–15 years of litigation and trial experience.

Proven hearing or trial experience before an Industrial Commission strongly desired.

Strong legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.

Ability to independently manage a docket while working effectively within a team.

A motivated, self-starting approach and the ability to lead assigned support staff.

Commitment to continued learning, client advocacy, and community involvement.

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