Associate Attorney

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.

$80K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Law degree from an accredited law school
  • Active member in good standing with the IL State Bar
  • 1+ years of litigation experience, preferably in personal injury
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Genuine interest in personal injury law
  • Self-motivated with long-term career aspirations
  • Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal support to clients and trial attorneys
  • Maintain strong client relationships
  • Assist in preparing demands and pre-suit work
  • Draft legal reports and necessary documents
  • Engage with expert witnesses, including drafting reports
  • Attend and prepare for depositions, mediations, and court appearances
  • Collaborate closely with Litigation Paralegals and Case Managers

Benefits

  • Medical and dental insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Supportive environment focused on staff development
Full Job Description
Summary

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join our team in Chicago. As an associate you will work closely with our talented Trial Attorneys, providing support before, during and after trials. This is an opportunity to learn and develop litigation skills alongside world-class trial attorneys. You will learn and execute the playbook, becoming a polished and well-rounded litigator.

Responsibilities
  • Provide legal support to clients and trial assist attorneys
  • Maintain client relationships
  • Help prepare demands and work with cases pre-suit
  • Prepare legal reports and documents
  • Interaction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits
  • Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances
  • Work closely with Litigation Paralegals and Case Managers

Qualifications
  • Law degree from a fully accredited law school
  • An active member in good standing with the IL State Bar Association
  • 1+ years of Litigation experience (PI preferred).
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong interest in Personal Injury Law.
  • Self-starter driven by long-term career goals
  • Superior writing and oral advocacy skills

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Benefits

Morgan & 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.

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