Medical Malpractice Attorney

Jobot; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Mid-Level Litigation Attorney to join its Chicago trial team handling high-exposure medical malpractice and complex civil cases. The role offers meaningful courtroom exposure, mentorship from elite trial lawyers, and opportunities to manage sophisticated defense matters.

The ideal candidate has 4-7 years of litigation experience, a background in medical malpractice or healthcare defense, strong deposition and motion practice skills, and is admitted to the Illinois Bar in good

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of litigation experience.
• Experience in medical malpractice defense, healthcare defense, professional liability, or complex civil litigation.
• Illinois Bar admission in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-exposure medical malpractice and complex civil defense matters.
• Prepare for trials and depositions with strong advocacy.
• Draft motions, manage case files, and coordinate with senior litigators.
• Collaborate with elite trial lawyers for strategy and appellate considerations.

Skills

Litigation experience

Medical malpractice defense

Deposition

Motion practice

Trial preparation

Writing skills

Education

Illinois Bar admission

Job description

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

Job details:

Salary: $130,000 - $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.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on litigation experience in medical malpractice defense, healthcare liability, or other complex civil defense matters, and be looking to elevate their career with more substantive responsibility, courtroom exposure, and mentorship from elite trial lawyers.

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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