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Robert Half Attorney/Lawyer in Chicago, Illinois
Description
Our client, a highly esteemed law firm, is seeking a Personal Injury Attorney to join their growing team. This role involves a wide range of responsibilities, from case management and legal research to client communication and document drafting.
Responsibilities:
• Managing active cases by reviewing their status and prioritizing tasks based on deadlines and client needs.
• Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and internal team members through various channels to discuss case developments, strategies, and next steps.
• Conducting legal research to understand relevant laws, regulations, and precedents that apply to ongoing cases or issues that arise during litigation.
• Preparing various legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and responses to court orders.
• Representing clients and arguing motions before judges in court hearings, proceedings, and trials.
• Conducting and/or attending depositions of witnesses, experts, and parties involved in the case to gather evidence and obtain testimony.
• Engaging in settlement negotiations with opposing parties or their attorneys to resolve the case outside of court, when possible.
• Managing the discovery process, including drafting, and responding to interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and requests for admission.
• Meeting with clients to provide updates on their cases, discuss strategy, and address any questions or concerns they may have.
• Collaborating with colleagues to develop and refine legal strategies for each case, including evaluating risks, identifying potential outcomes, and making strategic decisions.
• Analyzing evidence, witness testimony, and legal arguments to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the case and make informed recommendations to clients.
• Reviewing documents, evidence, and exhibits provided by opposing parties to identify relevant information and potential legal arguments.
• Preparing trial binders, exhibits, witness lists, and other materials needed for court appearances and trial proceedings.
Requirements
Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience in plaintiff personal injury matters
• Must be barred in Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Missouri, Illinois, or Texas
• Able to travel for cases 3-4 times a year (cases typically last around a week)
This position is direct hire, has a competitive base salary with a discretionary bonus, offers a comprehensive benefit package, and is 100% remote with occasional travel. Please apply and/or reach out to cosette antonia . bevis @ robert half com if interested.
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