Job Title: Associate Attorney – Personal Injury/Municipality
Job Responsibilities:
An Associate Attorney at the law firm is responsible for filing legal complaints, offering legal advice, preparing legal documents, and representing clients. The role involves working closely with the Supervising Attorney and performing various legal duties, including assisting with case workup and motions, conducting client and witness interviews to gather and evaluate information, deposing witnesses and clients, and appearing in court as needed. The attorney will also assist with Plaintiff’s discovery preparation, manage communication with clients and defense counsel, review and analyze medical records and bills, conduct legal research, and delegate assignments to team paralegals and legal assistants.
Education and Experience Information:
The position requires 1-5 years of experience in personal injury, worker’s compensation, municipal law, or a related field. Candidates should be proficient in MS Office Applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. The role demands excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as self-motivation and strong organizational abilities. The candidate should have the ability to problem-solve and strategize effectively, demonstrate compassion for helping clients, and be adaptable and responsive to client needs based on health status.
The candidate must be licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois and be able to pass a pre-employment background check.
Salary Information:
The position is a full-time, salary-exempt role. Specific salary information is not provided in the text.
