Chicago Healthcare Defense Litigation Associate

Amundsen Davis LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Amundsen Davis seeks a litigation associate to join its Health Care practice in Chicago for defense trial work representing hospitals and medical professionals in professional liability and medical malpractice suits.

Applicants should have at least five years of civil litigation experience; medical malpractice or long-term care exposure is a plus. Strong writing, advocacy, and negotiation skills are essential; some local travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of civil litigation experience.
• Medical malpractice or long-term care litigation experience is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication, legal and factual analysis, negotiation and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Taking and defending depositions.
• Conducting written discovery and research.
• Drafting pleadings and motions.
• Participating in trial preparation and representing clients in court.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Written communication

Oral communication

Negotiation

Advocacy

Job description

Amundsen Davis seeks a litigation associate to join its Health Care practice in Chicago for defense trial work representing hospitals and medical professionals in professional liability and medical malpractice suits.

Applicants should have at least five years of civil litigation experience; medical malpractice or long-term care exposure is a plus. Strong writing, advocacy, and negotiation skills are essential; some local travel may be required.