Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a high-volume, fast-moving PI practice where you'll sharpen your litigation skills quickly and consistently
• Work on meaningful cases that make a real difference for injured clients
• Strong compensation with performance bonus potential and clear pathways for growth
• Collaboration and resources of a larger platform, with a roll up your sleeves team environment
• Variety in casework (plaintiff or defense PI backgrounds welcomed) and daily opportunities to negotiate, strategize, and drive outcomes

Location:Full-time, on-site role based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Note:Must be licensed and in good standing in Illinois and must have hands-on personal injury litigation experience handling Illinois matters (plaintiff or defense). No trial experience required.

About UsWe're a nationally established plaintiff-focused firm known for advocating for clients in complex personal injury and property damage matters. Our attorneys combine sharp litigation instincts with compassion and responsiveness, and we're proud of a culture built around urgency, professionalism, and results. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage a personal injury litigation caseload from intake through resolution, focused on Illinois matters
• Meet with clients, build trust, and guide them through the legal process with compassion and clarity
• Evaluate claims, assess damages, and develop practical case strategies
• Draft and respond to litigation documents, discovery, demand packages, and settlement communications
• Communicate with insurers and opposing counsel regarding claims, demands, and offers
• Prepare cases for trial as needed (trial experience not required, but litigation readiness matters)
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to keep cases moving efficiently and hit deadlines

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• 2+ years (up to 5 years) of personal injury experience (plaintiff or defense)
• Active Illinois Bar license in good standing
• Demonstrated experience litigating Illinois PI matters
• Strong negotiation skills and sound judgment in valuing claims
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, organized, and able to manage deadlines in a busy environment
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll be supported with systems, structure, and teammates who want you to win. The work is substantive and client-facing, with clear expectations, feedback, and room to grow. We value accountability, urgency, and results—without losing the human element.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-haves: IL bar is a MUST. (YES, IL). 2+ yrs Illinois based personal Injury law exp.

• Nice to haves: Bilingual Spanish

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Quick Recruiter Reference

PI litigation associate role based in St. Louis, MO supporting a high-volume practice. Handles client meetings, claim evaluation, litigation workflow, insurer negotiations, and case prep through resolution, with a focus on Illinois matters. Needs 2–5 years PI (plaintiff or defense) and must be Illinois-barred with real Illinois PI litigation experience.

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