Witherite Law Group
personal injury law
LitigationAttorney
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“Litigation Attorney at Witherite Law Group. Skills: Litigation, Personal Injury Law, Trial Advocacy. Handle and manage Personal Injury files from file through trial. Work up litigation files from filing the lawsuit, writing discovery and depositions, and trying the case”
What You'll Achieve.
Delivering top-tier legal representation for our personal injury clients; Help injured clients get the care and service they deserve; Help clients get the settlement they deserve
Industry & Context.
Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide effective solutions
Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions, Stationary Position – Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time, Move or Traverse – This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, office machinery, etc., May occasionally ascends/descends the stairs to get to other floors, cafeteria and parking area, Dexterity – constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine/printer, Move, Transport, Position, Put, Install, Remove - Occasionally moves supplies weighing up to 10 pounds for various presentation and event needs, Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Graduate of an ABA-accredited law school, Current member and in good standing of the Illinois Bar, Minimum of 3 years of Personal Injury litigation experience, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Proficiency in legal research tools such as Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis, Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide effective solutions, Attention to detail and organizational skills
Nice to Have
Trial experience preferred, Commercial case experience a plus, Experiencing litigating trucking and other commercial motor vehicle cases a plus, Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus
What You'll Do.
Handle and manage Personal Injury files from file through trial
Work up litigation files from filing the lawsuit
writing discovery and depositions
Regularly interact with clients
staff and other lawyers
Lead a litigation team of 5 plus people
Litigate a case from beginning to end
Handle cases involving commercial motor vehicles
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Successfully lead a litigation team of 5 plus people; Experience in supervising and managing other team members; Ability to work cohesively in a team environment
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
Full Job Description
Witherite Law Group (WLG) is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents. Our vision is to improve the life of each person we serve. Whether it is for our employees, our clients, or our community, WLG puts people first, provides unmatched expertise, and displays integrity in every situation. Our attorneys and staff are committed to helping injured clients get the care and service they deserve. We take care of the complex legal work so that our clients can focus on recovery and getting their lives back. We are determined to help our clients get the settlement they deserve, and we will be by our client’s side every step of the way. This firm is a Top 100 Places to Work recipient and a National Top Workplace honoree. We are proud of these achievements and honored to be among this prestigious list of companies. Our culture is special. But you can’t just take our word for it...apply today and join the WLG family. Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to join our litigation team. This role is ideal for a passionate advocate who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is confident in the courtroom, and committed to delivering top-tier legal representation for our personal injury clients. You will handle a full litigation caseload, with the support of a dedicated team. Key Responsibilities: Handle and manage Personal Injury files from file through trial. Work up litigation files from filing the lawsuit, writing discovery and depositions, and trying the case. Willingness and ability to regularly interact with clients, adjusters, staff and other lawyers. Successfully lead a litigation team of 5 plus people. Litigate a case from beginning to end. Have good work ethics and present strong attention to detail. Ability to work cohesively in a team environment. Experience in supervising and managing other team members. Pre-Litigation case management and negotiation experience. Experience handling cases involving commercial motor veh
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