Bilingual Associate Personal Injury Attorney Position (Work from Home)
TorkLaw
- Chicago, IL
- $125,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Kind and compassionate
- Responsible and trustworthy
- Service-oriented
- Respectful
- Collaborative
- Authentic
- Ethical
- Accountable for results
- Manage all phases of personal injury cases from intake through trial or settlement.
- Conduct thorough case investigations to determine liability and damages.
- Draft and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Negotiate settlements with insurance companies and opposing counsel.
- Represent clients in court, arbitration, and mediation proceedings.
- Provide exceptional client service, keeping clients informed about the progress of their cases.
- Top 10% of Inc. 5000’s list of America’s fastest growing companies
- Best Law Firm US World News & Report - every year since 2016
- Featured in CNN, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Daily Journal, The Advocate
- Radical Authenticity – Being transparently who we are: with ourselves, with each other, and with our clients & partners.
- Relentless Pursuit of the Win - achieving stellar results by keeping a laser focus on performance and goals.
- Growth Mindset – Continuously learning, growing and developing, as individuals, as a business, and as advocates for our clients.
- Ownership – we take responsibility for our work and actions.
- Results Driven - we focus on the outcome and disregard the level of effort required to achieve those results.
- Respect for Each Other – Supporting each other with kindness and respect, and enjoying the journey together.
- Unwavering Integrity – Standing up for what’s right with consistently sound ethics and courageous honesty.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
- Lawyer in Good Standing to practice law in state
- 8+ years of personal injury experience as a Plaintiff's attorney
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of state laws, regulations, and legal procedures pertaining to personal injury cases
- Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to effectively interpret and apply legal precedents, statutes, and regulations
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft and review legal documents, contracts, and correspondence
- Proven track record of successful case management and client representation, with a focus on achieving positive outcomes
- Experience in conducting legal research, preparing legal briefs, and providing sound legal advice to clients
- Ability to effectively collaborate and work as part of a team, including coordinating with paralegals, support staff, and other attorneys
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information
- 12 paid holidays annually
- 10 days of paid vacation annually
- 6 days of sick leave annually
- Medical insurance for enrolled employee (Optional dependent’s coverage available at employee’s cost)
- Optional Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance plans
- 401(k) with 4% fully vested safe-harbor company match
- Communications stipend for remote employees
- Training and continuing education budget
- Regular firm events (happy hours, team building, holiday party, etc)
- Laptops are replaced every 3 years. After 3 years, your work laptop will become your personal laptop.