TopDog Law · 3 days ago
Managing Attorney: Illinois
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$300K/yr - $500K/yr
7+ years expTopDog Law is a rapidly growing personal injury firm dedicated to enhancing client experiences through exceptional legal talent and operations. They are seeking a Managing Attorney for their Illinois market, responsible for overseeing case outcomes, driving settlement performance, and managing a team to ensure high-quality legal services.
LegalProfessional Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Own the state P&L: hit fee and case volume goals, align costs with growth, and bring analytical rigor to your pipeline and case mix
Own case outcomes across the full lifecycle, from pre-suit through litigation, trial, settlement, disbursement, and file closure
Lead litigation and trial strategy for your state, personally taking the most complex and highest-value cases to trial when appropriate
Drive settlement performance, working toward resolution within the firm's 60-to-90-day target window
Recruit, develop, and retain attorneys, paralegals, case managers, and support staff, building a culture of accountability and ownership
Execute firm-wide standards and operating cadences while owning the state-specific adaptations that make them work in your market
Ensure full legal, ethical, and compliance oversight across every function in your state
Report to the COO with regular state performance updates and data-driven KPI tracking
Qualification
Required
Active bar admission in Illinois required at time of hire
Minimum 7 to 10 years of plaintiff personal injury experience
Extensive experience handling cases from inception through trial and resolution
Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
Strong litigation skills, including depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial
Experience handling motor vehicle, premises liability, and personal injury matters
A genuine business mindset, with comfort owning P&L, metrics, and operational accountability
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
HSA
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Paid time off
Parental leave
Company
TopDog Law
TopDog Law is a personal injury law firm that helps injured people and families.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
James Helm
Chief Executive Officer
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