[Hiring] Personal Injury Lawyer - Entry Level @Mike Agruss Law

Role Description

We are looking to hire an entry-level associate who is taking the July 2026 bar exam. This role is an opportunity to:

• Join a rapidly growing, technology-driven personal injury law firm
• Handle meaningful litigation work instead of being buried in bureaucracy
• Work with a team that values preparation, systems, speed, and client experience
• Grow into a high-level litigator and trial attorney
• Help build a modern law firm that is redefining what client experience looks like

We want a lawyer who is eager to master litigation, continually improve, and help build something exceptional. This is not a “sit back and coast” law firm. This is a high-performance environment built around accountability, innovation, and results.

Compensation includes:

• $80,000.00 base salary
• 5% bonus on net attorney fees from cases you settle
• 50% of attorney fees generated from the business you bring to the firm

You can expect to earn over $100,000 in your first year here, with upside earning potential. This is a WFH position, but you must live in and be licensed in Illinois.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Sitting for the July 2026 bar examination
• Eligible for admission to practice law in Illinois upon passing the bar
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable learning and utilizing technology, AI tools, and case management software
• Demonstrated commitment to client service and professional development

Requirements

• Internship, clerkship, externship, or law clinic experience involving litigation, personal injury, insurance defense, or civil litigation
• Experience appearing in court under a student practice license
• Mock trial, trial advocacy, moot court, or law review participation
• Bilingual abilities (English and Spanish)
• Business mindset with a desire to build a long-term career in plaintiff-side litigation
• Competitive, self-motivated, and eager to learn from experienced trial lawyers
• Interest in using technology, automation, and AI to improve legal services and client outcomes
• A demonstrated track record of leadership, initiative, and taking ownership of projects

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• STD, LTD, and life insurance
• 401(k) with a 4% match
• 15 days of PTO per year
• 12+ days off for federal holidays

Company Description

At Mike Agruss Law, we want attorneys who think critically, communicate clearly, and take ownership of their cases. You will have a dedicated paralegal to help you with your job.