Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mike Agruss Law is a rapidly growing, technology-driven personal injury law firm seeking an entry-level associate who is preparing for the July 2026 bar exam. The role involves managing a caseload, developing trial skills, and building client relationships in a high-performance environment focused on innovation and exceptional client experience.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 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
- You will have a dedicated paralegal to help you with your job
Skills
- 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
- 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
- 5% bonus on net attorney fees from cases you settle
- 50% of attorney fees generated from the business you bring to the firm
- This is a WFH position, but you must live in and be licensed in Illinois.
- 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 Overview
Mike Agruss Law handles injury and consumer-rights cases, from auto crashes and slip-and-fall to FDCPA, TCPA, and FCRA disputes. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://844SeeMike.com.