Experience: 2 years
Location: Chicago Loop
E-mail: sblumenshine@blg-legal.com, Crenteria@blg-legal.com, Dvergara@blg-legal.com
Area of Practice: Personal Injury
Personal Injury Attorney
Valuable opportunity for the right lawyer to work at an established plaintiff's personal injury law firm. The firm has developed systems and culture that will allow you to learn, grown and succeed.
Blumenshine Law Group seeks a driven, compassionate personal injury attorney with 2+ years of experience practicing in the Chicago area. In this role, you will join a close-knit team of advocates fighting for the rights of injury victims and their families.
As our ideal candidate, you have a proven track record litigating personal injury cases including auto accidents, premises liability, construction site, and wrongful death cases. You thrive on taking an aggressive yet strategic approach to secure fair settlements or verdicts for plaintiffs. Excellent negotiation and courtroom skills are essential in this role.
Tasks will include all aspects of lawyering in a plaintiff's firm including: client communication, conducting new client intake, co creating demand packages, handling court calls, presenting clients for depositions and taking depositions, trial preparation, handling arbitrations and trials, and working collaboratively with other team members.
Core responsibilities include:
Consulting with prospective clients to evaluate potential cases
Building client relationships
Creating persuasive factual and legal arguments combining empathy and expertise
Conducting exhaustive discovery and evidence-gathering
Negotiating optimal settlements with insurance providers
Collaborating with firm partners, investigators, and staff
Maintaining knowledge of the latest legal trends and developments in personal injury
Requirements:
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
2+ years handling personal injury litigation
Active bar license in Illinois in good standing
Passion for fighting for the rights of injured victims
Strong work ethic, humility, organizational skills, attention to detail
Nice to have:
Ability to speak Spanish
We offer a competitive salary and benefits in addition to meaningful work helping Chicago area families during difficult times. Please submit a resume and cover letter explaining your interest in this opportunity to join a dedicated team making a difference.
Job Type: Full-time
Unlimited potential based on results. Includes salary incentives bonuses and benefits.
Benefits:
401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
Chicago, IL 60661: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
Illinois Bar Admission (Required)
Work Location: In person
Send resumes to Sblumenshine@blg-legal.com, Crenteria@blg-legal.com and Dvergara@blg-legal.com.