Lead Attorney

Position Type:
Full-Time | Remote | Very Competitive Salary + Benefits + Bonus Pay

Base Salary:
Starting at $125,000/yr

[Law firm name] is a respected and expanding law firm with offices in both [Location 1] and [Location 2]. We are looking for a highly organized, motivated, and ambitious Lead Attorney to work out of our [Location 1] office. ADMISSION TO THE BAR AND AT LEAST TWO YEARS OF LEGAL EXPERIENCE IN [Personal/Criminal] IS REQUIRED.

• The ideal candidate will have excellent legal writing and research skills, quickly learn our firm’s practice areas and confidently handle the following responsibilities:
• Efficiently manage your team’s caseload, including delegation and oversight of tasks for support staff assigned to your team;
• Oversee assigned caseload from inception through trial, including discovery, depositions, 50H Hearings and/or EUOs, arbitrations, mediations and trial;
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery demands, and responses;
• Prepare for and attend virtual and in-person court appearances;
• Enter into settlement negotiations with opposing counsel;
• Interact with clients and medical professionals;
• Review and evaluate medical records and causation;

• Admission to the state bar association.
• Leadership, organization and communication skills to manage the caseload and team assigned to you;
• Ability to manage caseload and team tasks via the firm’s cloud-based legal case management system;
• Strong writing skills with the ability to draft clear and concise legal documents.
• Proficiency in conducting legal research using resources such as Lexis-Nexis;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to clients and other parties;
• Experience with legal drafting and litigation procedures;
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously;
• Attention to detail and accuracy in all work performed;
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

This firm offers commissions with a base salary included.

Note:

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements, or qualifications associated with the job.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Plan

Areas We Serve

Conboy Law represents injury victims throughout Chicago and communities across Illinois, including Aurora, Elgin, Joliet, Naperville, Waukegan, and surrounding areas. Whether a case involves a vehicle crash, medical negligence, construction injury, or another serious accident, the firm helps clients understand their options and pursue the compensation available under Illinois law.