Medical Malpractice Attorney

Jobot; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Mid-Level Litigation Attorney (4-7 years) to join its Chicago trial team defending high-exposure medical malpractice, professional liability and complex civil matters.

Candidates should have strong deposition, motion practice, and case management skills, with Illinois Bar admission in good standing. The role offers a salary between $135,000 and $165,000 per year and a path for growth in a premier litigation boutique.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of litigation experience.
• Background in medical malpractice, healthcare defense, professional liability, or complex civil litigation preferred.
• Strong deposition, motion practice, and case management experience.
• Trial preparation experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent writing, advocacy, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle sophisticated medical malpractice and complex civil cases.
• Manage deposition, motions, and trial preparation with the trial team.
• Contribute to strategy and advocacy alongside experienced litigators.

Skills

Litigation experience

Medical malpractice

Deposition experience

Trial preparation

Analytical writing

Education

Illinois Bar admission

Job description

Join One of Chicago’s Premier Trial Firms Defending High-Exposure Medical Malpractice & Complex Civil Cases

Salary: $135,000 - $165,000 per year

A bit about us:

A highly respected Chicago litigation boutique is seeking a Mid-Level Litigation Attorney (4-7 years experience) to join its accomplished trial team handling sophisticated medical malpractice, professional liability, institutional liability, and complex civil litigation matters. This is an opportunity to work alongside some of the most recognized trial and appellate attorneys in Chicago at a firm known for defending high-exposure cases through verdict and appeal.

Why join us?

• Premier Chicago trial firm with longstanding reputation for defense verdicts and appellate success
• Significant courtroom and deposition experience
• High-level mentorship from respected litigators
• Sophisticated, high-exposure caseload
• Collegial environment with strong long-term growth potential

Job Details

• 4-7 years of litigation experience
• Background in medical malpractice, healthcare defense, professional liability, or complex civil litigation preferred
• Strong deposition, motion practice, and case management experience
• Trial preparation experience strongly preferred
• Excellent writing, advocacy, and analytical skills
• Illinois Bar admission in good standing

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