Associate Attorney - Medical Malpractice

Heplerbroom LLC

$120K — $135K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Illinois bar license in good standing
  • 2+ years of experience in Professional Liability, specifically in Medical and Dental Malpractice
  • Experience in long-term care defense
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Proficient research and analytical skills

Responsibilities

  • Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, regulations, and court decisions
  • Independently manage litigation caseload from start to finish
  • Ensure deadlines are met by monitoring case files
  • Investigate facts and legal issues to devise defenses and strategies
  • Assist in document review and analysis
  • Conduct depositions and represent clients in court
  • Support trial preparation and participate in trials for professional liability cases
  • Adhere to client guidelines and communicate appropriately with clients

Benefits

  • Work at a reputable defense firm
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Active litigation involvement from case inception to trial
  • Exposure to various counties including Cook and DuPage
  • Supportive team environment
Full Job Description
HeplerBroom LLC, a large defense firm, is currently seeking a licensed Associate Attorney with 2+ years experience in Professional Liability. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in Medical and Dental Malpractice and long term care defenseThe position will be in our Chicago, Illinois office. This associate will handle matters in primarily in Cook but also in DuPage and other collar counties.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct thorough research, analysis, and interpretation of legal sources, including statutes, regulations, ordinances, court decisions, and legal opinions.
  • Independently manage a litigation caseload from inception to resolution.
  • Monitor case files to ensure compliance with deadlines, and investigate facts and legal issues to develop appropriate defenses and strategies.
  • Assist with document review and analysis.
  • Conduct depositions and appear regularly in court.
  • Support trial preparation and participate in the trial of professional liability cases.
  • Adhere to and follow client guidelines meticulously.
  • Communicate effectively and report appropriately to clients.

This position requires:
  • Good standing with the Illinois bar
  • Strong organization and communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Strong research and analytical skills
  • Deposition experience preferred

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