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TORKLAW General Counsel for a Personal Injury Firm- Work From Home in Chicago, Illinois
ALL APPLICANTS AND APPLICATIONS WILL REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL - APPLY WITH CONFIDENCE
At TorkLaw, we are dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation to individuals who have suffered injuries due to the negligence of others. Our team is composed of experienced and compassionate professionals committed to fighting for the rights and best interests of our clients. We are seeking an experienced and versatile General Counsel who excels at handling diverse challenges in a dynamic legal environment with the highest level of professionalism.
As a General Counsel at TorkLaw, you will effectively and confidently tackle the following responsibilities:
Address fee disputes and marketing-related legal matters
Draft and manage C&D letters
Conduct business-related research and analysis
Manage mass tort cases as the Mass Tort Administrator
Provide employment law advice and guidance
Offer ethics advice and counsel
Review contracts for legal and business matters
Conduct conflict analysis and provide solutions
Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations
Assist in closing high-value case sign-ups, especially major and catastrophic cases
About TorkLaw
TorkLaw is an incredibly fast-moving, innovative law firm that is all about delivering the absolute best client experience and unmatchable legal representation to each and every one of our clients. We have been entrusted with an awesome responsibility to which we respond with hard work, discipline, and laser focus.
As a result awards, accolades, and outstanding results have followed. Here are a few:
Top 10% of Inc. 5000’s list of America’s fastest growing companies
Best Law Firm US World News & Report - every year since 2016
Featured in CNN, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Daily Journal, The Advocate
If you would like to be a part of a downright badass team like this, then we can’t wait to hear from you. When you join us, you will be joining a supportive and fun-loving team. You will find yourself in an environment where you can make meaningful contributions, learn, and grow.
As a values-based firm. We believe in:
Radical Authenticity – Being transparently who we are: with ourselves, with each other, and with our clients & partners.
Relentless Pursuit of the Win - achieving stellar results by keeping a laser focus on performance and goals.
Growth Mindset – Continuously learning, growing and developing, as individuals, as a business, and as advocates for our clients.
Ownership – we take responsibility for our work and actions.
Results Driven - we focus on the outcome and disregard the level of effort required to achieve those results.
Respect for Each Other – Supporting each other with kindness and respect, and enjoying the journey together.
Unwavering Integrity – Standing up for what’s right with consistently sound ethics and courageous honesty.
Requirements
Licensed and in Good Standing by your State Bar
JD from an accredited law school
15+ years of legal experience
Proven experience with fee disputes, marketing legal matters, and mass tort cases (Mass Tort Administrator preferred)
Strong ability to draft/manage C&D letters and conduct business research
Knowledge of employment law, ethics counsel, compliance regulations, and contract review
Ability to assist in high-value case sign-ups
Independent problem-solver with proactive approach
Retired judges encouraged to apply
Ideal for candidates in CA and IL
Bilingual preferred but not required
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, this position will receive the following benefits:
12 paid holidays annually
10 days of paid vacation annually
10 days of sick leave annually
Medical insurance
401(k) with 4% fully vested safe-harbor company match
Regular firm events (happy hours, team building, holiday party, etc)
Laptops are replaced every 3 years. After 3 years, your work laptop will become your personal laptop.
TorkLaw is a multi-state employer, as such, any salary range provided may not be applicable in all states. Any offer made to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include years of experience, education, location, etc.