Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney

About the Opportunity:

I'm currently partnering with a highly respected, litigation-focused plaintiff firm in Chicago that has built a strong reputation for handling complex, high-stakes injury cases nationwide. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants to work on meaningful cases, gain real courtroom exposure, and be part of a collaborative, trial-driven environment.

The firm is known for taking on challenging matters against major defendants and has a strong track record of successful verdicts and settlements. Attorneys here are given the opportunity to take ownership of their cases and play a key role in litigation strategy.

Job Title: Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney

Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite – 5 days/week)

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of plaintiff personal injury matters from inception through resolution
• Handle all aspects of litigation including pleadings, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation
• Represent clients in court appearances, mediations, and settlement negotiations
• Work on complex cases including medical malpractice, trucking, auto accidents, birth injury/defects, and aviation matters
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and support staff on case strategy

Qualifications:

• 3–15 years of experience in plaintiff personal injury litigation
• Strong experience in one or more of the following: medical malpractice, trucking, auto, birth injury/defects, or aviation
• Trial experience or strong desire to get into the courtroom
• Ability to independently manage cases and meet deadlines
• Licensed and in good standing in Illinois

Why Consider This Role:

• Work on high-value, complex cases with real impact
• Strong mentorship and hands-on litigation experience
• Performance-based upside with additional compensation tied to case outcomes
• Tight-knit, litigation-focused team environment

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between [$120,000 – $160,000]. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

[medical insurance]

[dental insurance]

[vision insurance]

[401(k) retirement plan]

[4 weeks paid holidays annually]

[performance-based bonuses/percentage on cases won]