Medical Malpractice Attorneys

Overview

This role is for a Medical Malpractice Attorney position in the Chicago office of a national law firm with offices in all 50 states. Candidates must have a minimum of 2–4 years of experience. Flexible work options are available, including remote and hybrid opportunities.

The firm provides full-service legal services, including professional negligence, commercial litigation, general liability, insurance defense, and employment matters.

Candidates must be licensed to practice in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Draft correspondence, pleadings, opinion letters, and other legal documents
• Review and analyze documents for relevance and privilege
• Prepare for, attend, and summarize depositions
• Coordinate with witnesses
• Communicate with clients, courts, and other counsel
• Maintain current knowledge of Local Rules, Rules of Civil Procedure, FRCP, and other applicable codes and regulations
• Coordinate and communicate with parties outside the firm, including clients, courts, opposing and co-counsel, vendors, attorneys, secretaries, paralegals, case assistants, managers, and other staff

Requirements

• Minimum 2–4 years of experience
• Solid written and verbal communication skills and command of the English language
• Illinois licensure to practice

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Eligibility for both discretionary and performance-based bonuses
• Student loan repayment assistance

Pay Range

USD $100,000.00 - USD $275,000.00 /Yr.

The firm also states the following national base salary ranges (actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, practice area, business generation, work arrangement, and geographic market):

• Associates (approximately 1–6+ years): $100,000–$165,000
• Senior Counsel/Of Counsel (approximately 5 years or more): $140,000–$215,000
• Partners (approximately 7 years or more): $190,000–$275,000+

Location

Chicago office (with possible remote or hybrid work options).

Application Materials

Submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer.

Notes for Recruiters

No recruiter emails or telephone calls. Search firms and third parties must follow the firm’s search agreement process; agencies must sign the firm’s fee agreement for candidates to be considered.