Associate Attorney

Chicago’s Leading Bicycle Accident Lawyers. Cases include personal injury, car accidents, bicycle accidents and pedestrian accidents.

The firm's founder is a member of the Board of Managers for the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and also holds leadership positions within the American Association for Justice. The firm's other attorneys have been annually recognized by SuperLawyers and Leading Lawyers. Future partnership possibilities exist for those capable of excelling and remaining committed to the firm and its clients. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, organized, and successful young trial lawyer who is looking for the chance to advance their career.

Job Details:

Our law firm is seeking an innovative, self-motivated, and experienced Permanent Associate Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for justice, a strong moral compass, and a commitment to upholding the law. You will be responsible for handling a wide range of cases, with a strong focus on personal injury, wrongful death, car accident, and bicycle accident litigation. This is a challenging but rewarding role that requires a keen eye for detail, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities:

1. Represent clients in court or before government agencies, presenting evidence to defend or prosecute lawsuits.
2. Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses.
3. Conduct research and analysis of legal problems to prepare and present legal arguments.
4. Draft, review and negotiate contracts, leases, and other legal documents.
5. Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.
6. Manage and oversee paralegals and legal assistants.
7. Develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
8. Present and summarize cases to judges and juries.
9. Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
10. Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case.

Qualifications:

1. Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
2. Minimum of 2+ years of experience as an associate attorney, preferably in personal injury, wrongful death, car accident, and bicycle accident litigation.
3. Admission to the state bar.
4. Proven experience conducting legal research, preparing legal documents, and arguing cases in court.
5. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
6. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
7. High level of integrity and professional accountability.
8. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
9. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
10. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research software.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious attorney who is looking to take their career to the next level. We offer a competitive salary package, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional development. If you are a dedicated, passionate, and driven legal professional, we would love to hear from you.