Litigation Associate - Healthcare

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

Chicago Office
150 N Michigan Ave
Suite 3300
Chicago, IL 60601, USA

Description

Amundsen Davis seeks a litigation associate to join its established Health Care practice group located in Chicago for defense trial practice representing hospitals and medical professionals in professional liability/medical malpractice lawsuits. Applicant must have a minimum of five years of civil litigation experience; medical malpractice or long-term care litigation experience is a plus. Excellent skills in written and oral communication, legal and factual analysis, negotiation, and advocacy are expected. Some local travel required. Responsibilities will include taking and defending depositions, conducting written discovery and research, drafting pleadings and motions, as well as participating in trial preparation and representing clients in court.

The annual base salary range anticipated for this position in Illinois is $140,000-$185,000, depending upon experience. This salary range excludes available bonus opportunities. A listing of our benefits can be found here: https://www.amundsendavislaw.com/careers-attorneys .

Amundsen Davis is a full-service business law firm comprised of 270 attorneys headquartered in Chicago. As one of the fastest growing law firms in the Midwest, we understand the entrepreneurial thinking that drives business decisions for our clients. We use this insight to respond to the needs of clients creatively, expediently and pragmatically. The firm handles the transactional, labor and employment, and litigation needs of companies across the U.S. Our experience in both litigated and transactional matters makes us a unique partner for your business. The law firm has offices in the following locations: Chicago, Crystal Lake, St. Charles, and Rockford, IL; Cleveland and Columbus, OH; Milwaukee, Appleton, Brookfield, Green Bay, and Madison, WI; St. Louis, MO; Detroit, MI; and Indianapolis, IN.

Amundsen Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support and encourage workforce diversity. We do not discriminate because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, citizenship, creed, marital status, veteran status, age, family care giving responsibilities, genetic profile or predisposition, pregnancy or disability with respect to hiring, promotion, firing, compensation, or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. Amundsen Davis does not utilize any Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its applicant selection or hiring process.

Amundsen Davis recognizes the supportive benefits that AI may bring to the practice of law, but we expect it to be just that - supportive of original human thoughts, arguments, and ideas. During the hiring process, it is particularly important for us to see your writing and other communication skills without the aid of AI. Accordingly, Amundsen Davis requires all applicants to fully disclose their use of AI to generate or otherwise supplement any content in communications (i.e., cover letters and emails) with the firm, and other submissions (e.g., resume, writing samples, etc.) to the firm. Other than spellcheck and autofill functions - there is no de minimis exception to this policy. Failure to disclose your use of AI during the hiring process may result in denial of employment, revocation of an employment offer, or termination of employment (if hired).