Associate Attorney (Personal Injury)

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TorkLaw is an award-winning Personal Injury law firm looking for an experienced Attorney to join our team. We are seeking a highly-motivated Attorney to primarily supervise and handle a heavy and complex case-load of Personal Injury cases. The ideal candidate can work independently, supervise and train support staff, and has experience handling claims from start to finish.
This position is for someone who is looking to move up in their career, handle a large case-load, and be exposed to significant value cases, working with some of the best attorneys in the country. There is unlimited opportunity to grow within the firm.
The attorney will be responsible for pre-litigation, litigation, trial preparation, and trial. Experience in litigation and trial is a plus, but not required.
Requirements:

• Lawyer in Good Standing to practice law in Illinois
• 10+ years of Personal Injury experience as a Plaintiff's attorney
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Illinois state laws, regulations, and legal procedures pertaining to Personal Injury cases
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to effectively interpret and apply legal precedents, statutes, and regulations
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft and review legal documents, contracts, and correspondence
• Proven track record of successful case management and client representation, with a focus on achieving positive outcomes
• Experience in conducting legal research, preparing legal briefs, and providing sound legal advice to clients
• Ability to effectively collaborate and work as part of a team, including coordinating with paralegals, support staff, and other attorneys
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information

Requirements

• Lawyer in Good Standing to practice law in Illinois
• 10+ years of Personal Injury experience as a Plaintiffs Lawyer
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Illinois state laws, regulations, and legal procedures pertaining to Personal Injury cases
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to effectively interpret and apply legal precedents, statutes, and regulations
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft and review legal documents, contracts, and correspondence
• Proven track record of successful case management and client representation, with a focus on achieving positive outcomes
• Experience in conducting legal research, preparing legal briefs, and providing sound legal advice to clients
• Ability to effectively collaborate and work as part of a team, including coordinating with paralegals, support staff, and other attorneys
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information

Benefits
Eligible employees receive paid vacation and sick leave, as well as certain paid holidays.
TorkLaw currently offers the following group benefits to eligible employees:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Internet Stipend

Qualified dependents of enrolled employees may also enroll in the group insurance plans selected by the employee, at the employee's cost.
Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Firm's 401(k) following satisfactory completion of twelve (12) consecutive months of employment with TorkLaw.
TorkLaw is a values-based firm. We believe in:

• Radical Authenticity - Being transparently who we are: with ourselves, with each other, and with our clients & partners
• Striving for the Win - Keeping a laser focus on performance and goals to achieve stellar results
• Respect for Each Other - Supporting each other with kindness, respect, humility, grace & humor
• Growth Mindset - Continuously learning, growing and developing, both ourselves and our business
• Abiding Integrity - Standing up for what's right with consistently sound ethics and courageous honesty

The anticipated pay range for candidates who will work in this position is $70,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year. The offered pay to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc. Tork Law is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work only in other states.