We are looking to hire an entry-level associate who is taking the July 2026 bar exam. We're not looking for someone who simply wants a job. We're looking for a future leader who wants to become an exceptional plaintiff's lawyer, develop trial skills, build client relationships, and grow with a firm that embraces innovation and technology.

This is a WFH position, but you must live in Illinois.

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 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.

Benefits and Perks:

• 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.

$80,000 + bonuses

What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months)

Within your first six months, you'll successfully pass the bar exam, become licensed, and begin managing your own caseload with support from experienced attorneys and staff. You'll develop strong client communication skills, confidently handle case strategy discussions, negotiate with insurance adjusters, draft pleadings and motions, and participate in depositions, hearings, and mediations. You'll become proficient with our technology stack, including Litify, AI-powered legal tools, and case management systems that allow us to move cases faster and provide an exceptional client experience.

By your first year, you'll independently manage a growing docket of personal injury cases while consistently delivering excellent results for clients. You'll be trusted to evaluate liability, damages, and settlement value, take ownership of case progression, and collaborate effectively with paralegals, case managers, and other attorneys. Most importantly, you'll have established yourself as a reliable advocate who embodies our core values, contributes to our team culture, and helps us continue delivering outstanding outcomes for injured clients.

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.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

We combine aggressive representation with exceptional client experience and cutting-edge technology to help clients through some of the hardest moments of their lives.

We are deeply focused on:

• Client experience
• Innovation and automation
• Fast communication and responsiveness
• Accountability and measurable performance
• EOS-driven leadership and team development
• Building a positive, no-drama, high-trust culture

Core Values:

• People, First: We believe that when we lead with empathy, we build trust that fuels everything else.
• Results Matter: We believe that excellence is a habit—one built by doing the small things right, every time.
• Kill with Kindness: We don’t just see problems—we read people, emotions, and environments. We bring calm, clarity, and connection wherever we go.

In 2025, we signed up 975 new cases, settled over $17 million in cases, and donated 2,700 backpacks, 300 winter coats, 500 winter hats, and 500 pairs of winter gloves. We are exceeding these numbers in 2026.