Chicago, United States
Personal Injury Attorney
Raydar · Chicago · United States
- Salary
- $100,000–$160,000 per year
- Contract
- Full time
- Occupation
- Legal Counsel
Posted: 10/1/2026 · Last checked: 10/29/2026
Job description
Quoted in full from Raydar's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.
About the company
Our client is a law firm.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Take charge of a docket of claimant-side injury matters, guiding each one from the first client meeting to resolution. The work combines fact-finding, case valuation, settlement discussions and attentive client service, supported by a team of legal staff.
What you'll do
- Carry a full docket of injury claims for individual claimants, from opening through resolution.
- Investigate the facts, review medical documentation and build an approach that supports the strongest possible outcome.
- Hold settlement discussions with insurers and the other side's lawyers to pursue fair results.
- Keep clients informed with warm, clear updates and realistic expectations at every stage.
- Partner with paralegals, case coordinators and lien specialists to keep matters moving.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- At least 5 years representing injured individuals, rather than defendants, in personal injury work.
- Active license in good standing and admission to the Illinois bar.
- Experience managing a large volume of cases at once.
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate resolutions and assess what a claim is worth.
- Solid working knowledge of Illinois personal injury law and procedure.
- A steady employment record with reasonable time spent in each position.
- Willingness to work from the office five days a week.
Bonus points
- Fluency in both English and Spanish is strongly preferred.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 100,000 to 160,000 per year
Location and work model
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- On-site, 5 days per week in the office
- Full-time
From Gavroche data
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