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Bilingual Junior Litigation Attorney

JBA International
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • $105,000–$175,000 Per Year
  • Autofill and Review
30+ days ago

Job Description

Full time: Hybrid, Chicago, IL

Pay: $105K- $175K DOE

Bilingual in Spanish required

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate Junior Litigation Attorney to help manage meaningful personal injury cases from start to finish, advocate fiercely for clients, and contribute to a strong, collaborative team. This is an opportunity to handle complex, high-value cases, grow alongside top attorneys, and make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.

Key Responsibilities

As a Junior Litigation Attorney, you will be responsible to assist from inception to settlement. Your duties will include, but are by no means limited to:

  • Manage personal injury cases from filing through resolution.
  • Conduct thorough case investigations to determine liability and damages.
  • Draft and file legal documents needed in litigation, discovery disputes, law and motion and opposing motions for summary judgment (MSJ opps)
  • Negotiate settlements with insurance companies and opposing counsel.
  • Provide exceptional client service, keeping clients informed about the progress of their cases.

Requirements

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
  • Lawyer in Good Standing to practice law in state
  • 3+ years of personal injury experience with a focus in Trial.
  • Min. 3+ Civil Jury Trials to Verdict
  • 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

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, this position will receive the following benefits:

  • 12 paid holidays annually
  • 10 days of paid vacation annually
  • 6 days of sick leave annually
  • Medical insurance
  • 401(k) with 4% fully vested safe-harbor company match
  • 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.B

Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, Illinois
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$105,000–$175,000 Per Year
Company Size50 to 99 employees
Year Founded1970
Websitehttp://jba.com

About Company

JBA was founded in the late 1970s by a female computer scientist who managed different projects in IT, and saw a market for supporting companies through building a consultancy. Thus, Jacqueline Buickians and Associates (JBA) was formed. Throughout the years, demand set in for recruitment and we expanded our services in this area. We diversified our offerings for different positions, expanding our company focus from technology to fields like accounting, legal, marketing, administrative, and most recently, warehouse support. Today, JBA provides services beyond recruitment, supporting companies with creative services like digital marketing, employer branding, and training. Building from 35 years in business, our complementing services add value to our clients in this evolving global market.

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Attorneyunmatched
  • Case Managementunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Health Insuranceunmatched
  • Insuranceunmatched
  • Interpret Regulationsunmatched
  • Laptop PCunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Legal Briefsunmatched
  • Legal Documentsunmatched
  • Legal Researchunmatched
  • Litigationunmatched
  • Multilingualunmatched
  • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Personal Injuryunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Research Skillsunmatched
  • Spanish Languageunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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