Personal Injury - Pre Litigation Attorney

We’re seeking an experienced Pre-Litigation Attorney to join our successful Personal Injury team for a full-time position in our downtown Chicago office.  

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide legal counsel to clients and close cases within standard time frame

Direct the activities of assigned team to handle case management from inception to completion

Oversee assigned case management team to monitor performance and ensure quality work

Perform pre-litigation and occasional litigation work

Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses

Communicate and manage relationship with clients and opposing counsel

Fully investigate cases and document findings

Negotiate the most favorable settlements for clients

Examine medical evidence

Maintain regular contact with clients

Lien resolution

Preparation of demands

Required Skills:

Excellent legal research skills

Excellent academic, written, and verbal skills

Commitment to exceptional client service

Possess a passion for representing injured clients

Independent worker of high integrity, requiring minimal supervision

Collaborative leadership skills

Outstanding negotiation skills

Strong organizational skills

Able to multitask

Able to maintain composure and perspective in high volume/high stress situations

Able to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically in oral and written form

Exceptional problem-solving skills

Strong work ethic

Detail oriented

Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace

Able to communicate with clients and colleagues effectively and in a timely manner

Functional computer skills, i.e., Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, and legal applications

Compensation:

Compensation starts at $100,000, based on experience.

Benefits:

Our attorneys enjoy a hybrid working environment, extremely generous time off package and paid holidays.  Disparti Law Group offers group insurance (including medical, dental and vision options), voluntary term life insurance and 401k savings plan.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member must be able to see, talk, hear and use hands and fingers in performing majority of work. The team member is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The job requires the team member to have dexterity in using a telephone, computer keyboard, and a computer mouse while seated at a desk. The team member is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, or balance.

The team member frequently moves within the building to interact with fellow staff.

The team member frequently travels to locations outside the building for meetings, court hearings, etc.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to work in an office environment and the noise level is usually moderate.