Personal Injury Lawyer

• Oversee personal injury case files from beginning to end
• Research case law and premises liability, and gather insurance policies, medical expenses, medical records, and other evidence relevant to the case
• Converse with clients, expert witnesses, supporting witnesses, insurance company adjusters, and medical providers to gather information
• Represent the client at hearings, trials, mediations, depositions, and litigation
• Supervise and delegate tasks to the team of legal assistants, personal injury paralegals, case managers, litigation paralegals, and legal secretary

• Membership in the State Bar Association and a state license to practice law is mandatory
• A bachelor’s degree and a J.D. degree is required
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, research, and communication skills are desired
• Proficiency in computers is vital
• 3 years of experience in personal injury litigation or trial experience in medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, or civil litigation practice areas is needed
• Illinois licensed lawyer with 2+ years of personal injury experience
• Experience attending court, hearings, and arguing motions
• Experience taking and defending depositions of parties, witnesses, police officers, and medical providers
• Experience handling mediations and settlement conferences
• Excellent drafting, research, negotiation, and communication skills
• Trial experience is a plus, but not necessary

Mike Agruss Law