Healthcare Litigation Trial Attorney

BRENNAN BURTKER LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Brennan Burtker LLC in Chicago seeks an associate attorney with 2-5 years of experience to join its defense litigation team, focusing on healthcare clients. A lateral junior partner option may be considered to serve top client accounts.

The role requires experience across all stages of litigation and a proactive, growth-oriented mindset. Salary starts at $115,000 to $175,000, with generous fringe benefits including 100% health care and disability coverage for individuals, 3% 401(k) contribution,

Qualifications

• Active Illinois law license or admission to the Illinois Bar.
• Experience in defending medical malpractice or healthcare litigation is preferred.
• Strong legal research and writing skills with ability to argue persuasively.

Responsibilities

• Take and defend depositions.
• Conduct written discovery and legal research.
• Draft pleadings and motions for trial.
• Assist in trial preparation and provide second chair support when needed.
• Represent clients in court and manage multiple matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Case management

Communication

Education

Illinois Bar admission

Job description

Brennan Burtker LLC in Chicago seeks an associate attorney with 2-5 years of experience to join its defense litigation team, focusing on healthcare clients. A lateral junior partner option may be considered to serve top client accounts.

The role requires experience across all stages of litigation and a proactive, growth-oriented mindset. Salary starts at $115,000 to $175,000, with generous fringe benefits including 100% health care and disability coverage for individuals, 3% 401(k) contribution,