Medical Malpractice Attorney

Australia-Employment; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Mid-Level Litigation Attorney with 4–7 years of experience to join its Chicago trial team defending high-exposure medical malpractice and related complex civil cases.

The successful candidate will have hands-on experience in medical malpractice defense, strong deposition and motions practice, and will work closely with elite trial lawyers to manage and try cases in a hybrid, permanent role in Chicago.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of litigation experience.
• Background in medical malpractice defense or healthcare defense.
• Strong deposition, motion practice, and case management skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in medical malpractice and complex civil defense matters.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, and trial strategies.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and trials as needed.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy and appellate work.

Skills

Litigation experience

Medical malpractice defense

Deposition experience

Case management

Education

Illinois Bar admission

Job description

Medical Malpractice Attorney

$135000 - $165000 per year | Chicago, IL | Hybrid | Permanent

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

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

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.