Litigation Attorney

Morgan & Morgan

Chicago, IL

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Aerospace and Defense, Attorney, Autism, Autoimmune Disease, Cardiovascular, Case Management, Conferences, Customer Support/Service, Disease, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Federal Government, Genetics, HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), Homeland Security, Insurance, Legal, Litigation, Marketing, Marketing Campaign, Multiple Sclerosis, Personal Injury, Problem Solving Skills, Pulmonary Disease, Reporting Skills, Social Security Administration, State Laws and Regulations, United States Military, Wound Care
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
1 day ago

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we're their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we're their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights.Some salient growth point highlights are as follows:Of the $25 billion+ we have recovered on behalf of the people in 1988, we have recouped over $8 billion of this total in the past 2 years alone across all 50 states, Washington DC, and the US Virgin Islands.We have doubled our national mega-marketing campaigns from $250M to $500M+ since 2023, making Morgan & Morgan the Number 1 company in the nation for out-of-home marketing spend in the nation. This past October, we proudly hired Geico Insurance's former Head of Auto Marketing to serve as our new Chief Marketing Officer and continue our advancement.Unlike the vast majority of our competitors, Morgan & Morgan is proud to employ attorneys who can truly call themselves trial attorneys. Last year, we tried 320 cases. In the coming years, we will double that annual number. Attorneys at Morgan & Morgan are not only expected to get trial experience and frequent exposure to the courtroom on their and their colleagues' cases, they are required to. If you are seeking the opportunity to try cases frequently, we are confident that we can and will deliver.Our attorneys are privy to world‑class case docket management software, litigation resources, and a wealth of benefits in service of optimization and case development.SummaryMorgan & Morgan is looking for a Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to join its growing practice in Chicago, Illinois. The Litigation Attorney will handle motor vehicle accident cases in litigation, including trial prep and trial.ResponsibilitiesDay-to-day handling of motor vehicle accident cases in litigationDrafting and filing of litigation documents to include pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memorandumGuide clients through the case processInteraction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavitsAttendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearancesQualificationLaw degree from a fully accredited law schoolAn active member in good standing with the State Bar Association in Illinois.Ability to manage high volume of litigation casesExcellent client service and communication skillsSuperior writing and oral advocacy skillsMorgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full‑time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.Equal Opportunity StatementMorgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.E-VerifyThis employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.Privacy PolicyHere is a link to Morgan & Morgan's privacy policy.Create a Job AlertInterested in building your career at Morgan & Morgan, P.A.? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.Voluntary Self-IdentificationFor government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.As set forth in Morgan & Morgan, P.A.'s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. 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