Litigation Attorney

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Legal Tech
The Role
Represent personal injury clients by evaluating claims, meeting with clients, communicating with insurers, negotiating settlements, preparing cases for trial, and trying cases when necessary. The attorney must build client trust, provide compassionate guidance, communicate clearly, work independently, and collaborate effectively. The role requires a J.D., Illinois Bar membership in good standing, and three to five years of personal injury litigation experience.
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Founded in 2003, Kanner & Pintaluga is a NLJ500 and Mid-Market Pro 50 law firm that has recovered over $1 billion for property damage and personal injury clients nationwide. With nearly 100 lawyers and more than 30 offices throughout the Central and Southeastern United States, our primary goal is to achieve the most favorable outcome for our clients, who have the absolute right to receive the maximum compensation for their damages. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

In this role, you will see that our clients receive the best care and obtain excellent results. Attorneys are expected to meet with clients to discuss their case, show compassion and empathy, and demonstrate an ability to earn their trust, confidence, and respect. They will also update clients and communicate with insurance companies from time to time regarding the status of claims, demands, and offers. In addition, the Attorney should be able to prepare the case for trial and try the case if needed.

REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS:

  • Full-time
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
  • 3 to 5 years of Personal Injury litigation experience
  • Member of the Illinois Bar and in good standing
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
  • Experience in knowing how to evaluate claims, etc.
  • Superb negotiation skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Have a proactive approach to problem-solving
  • Ability to work independently in an office environment
  • Team-oriented

FIRM BENEFITS

The Firm offers a competitive benefits package for our full-time employees and their families. Here is a summary of our benefits (the list is not all-inclusive):

  • Competitive Wage
  • Paid Time Off, Holiday, Bereavement, and Sick Time
  • 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Firm match
  • Group Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
  • Employer-Covered Supplemental Benefits
  • Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
  • Annual Performance Reviews

Equal Opportunity Statement

Kanner & Pintaluga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kanner & Pintaluga retains the right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time — in its sole discretion. Employment is at will.

E-Verify

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.   


Skills Required

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
  • Three to five years of personal injury litigation experience
  • Membership in the Illinois Bar and good standing
  • Ability to evaluate claims
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proactive problem-solving approach
  • Ability to work independently in an office environment
  • Team-oriented work style
  • Bilingual English and Spanish
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The Company
HQ: Birmingham, AL
460 Employees
Year Founded: 2003

What We Do

Kanner & Pintaluga is a NLJ500 and Mid-Market 50 law firm that has recovered over one billion dollars for property damage and personal injury clients nationwide. With nearly 100 lawyers and more than 30 offices throughout the Central and Southeastern United States, our primary goal is to achieve the most favorable outcome for our clients, who have the absolute right to receive the maximum compensation for their damages.

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