2+ years of professional liability litigation experience
Preferred experience in medical malpractice, dental malpractice, or long-term care defense
Experience conducting depositions
Familiarity with trial preparation
Strong legal research and writing skills
Excellent organizational and client communication skills
Responsibilities
Manage a professional liability litigation caseload from start to finish
Develop defense strategies through research and case analysis
Conduct and defend depositions
Appear regularly in court across multiple counties
Handle discovery, document review, and motion practice
Provide timely case assessments and updates to clients
Prepare for and participate in trials of professional liability cases
Benefits
Opportunity to manage cases and take on meaningful responsibilities
Gain valuable trial experience alongside an experienced team
Work directly with clients
Exposure to a variety of cases in Cook and surrounding counties
Supportive environment for professional growth
Full Job Description
HeplerBroom LLC is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2+ years of professional liability experience to join our Chicago litigation team. The ideal candidate will have experience defending medical malpractice, dental malpractice, and long-term care matters and is looking for an opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility while continuing to grow as a litigator.
Based in our Chicago office, this attorney will handle matters primarily in Cook County, with additional cases in DuPage and other collar counties. This is an excellent opportunity to manage cases, take depositions, appear in court, work directly with clients, and gain valuable trial experience alongside an experienced professional liability defense team.
What You'll Do:
Manage a professional liability litigation caseload from inception through resolution
Develop defense strategies through legal research, factual investigation, and case analysis
Conduct and defend depositions
Appear regularly in court throughout Cook, DuPage, and other collar counties
Handle discovery, document review, motion practice, and other aspects of case development
Work directly with clients and provide timely case assessments and reporting
Prepare matters for trial and participate in the trial of professional liability cases
Manage case deadlines and client requirements
What We're Looking For:
Active Illinois law license and good standing with the Illinois Bar
2+ years of professional liability litigation experience
Medical malpractice, dental malpractice, and/or long-term care defense experience preferred
Deposition experience
Trial preparation experience
Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
Strong organizational and client communication skills
If you're ready to take on greater responsibility, deepen your professional liability experience, and continue building your litigation career, we'd like to hear from you.
