Overview
This role supports plaintiff-side personal injury matters by managing a high-volume caseload through the pre-litigation process, from initial investigation through settlement or transfer to litigation.
The organization is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Attorney to join its growing practice.
Responsibilities
- Manage a high-volume caseload of personal injury matters through the pre-litigation process
- Provide responsive, compassionate service and maintain strong client relationships
- Investigate liability, insurance coverage, injuries, and damages
- Gather and review medical records, bills, accident reports, wage-loss documentation, and other evidence
- Guide clients through each stage of the claims process
- Evaluate case value and develop effective settlement strategies
- Prepare and submit persuasive settlement demands
- Negotiate settlements with insurance companies and defense representatives
- Coordinate with medical providers, experts, and other outside professionals
- Identify matters that require litigation and collaborate with the litigation team to ensure an effective transition
- Participate in relevant training programs, seminars, and professional-development opportunities
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Active Illinois law license in good standing
- At least two years of personal injury pre-litigation experience
- Experience managing a high-volume personal injury caseload
- Strong understanding of personal injury claims, insurance practices, and applicable laws
- Demonstrated settlement-negotiation and case-evaluation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organization, time-management, and follow-through
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and legal support staff
- Commitment to providing exceptional client service
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation
- This position begins with a base salary plus commission structure and transitions to commission-only compensation after the first year.
- Specific details regarding the initial base salary, commission structure, performance expectations, and earning potential will be discussed during the interview process.
Benefits (Eligible employees may qualify for)
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account with bi-weekly employer contributions
- Group Life and AD&D insurance (employee, spouse, child(ren) employer paid)
- Voluntary Life (employee, spouse, child(ren) employee paid)
- STD & LTD (employer paid)
- Referral Bonus Program
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Location
States served include Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio.
Equal Opportunity & Work Authorization
- Equal Opportunity Employer; reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
- This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide federal government Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization. If E-Verify cannot confirm authorization, the employer must provide written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or SSA to resolve the issue before any employment action is taken.