Medical Malpractice Defense Litigator – Associate

Orionplacement; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement, Chicago-based litigation firm, seeks an attorney with substantial experience in medical malpractice defense to join our on-site team. You will handle complex defense matters, review medical records, draft pleadings, and develop case strategies with senior attorneys.

Candidates must be licensed in Illinois, have strong research and writing skills, and be able to manage deadlines and billing while delivering excellent client service.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Bar license required.
• Experience with medical malpractice defense or medical record review.
• Strong research, writing, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle and support medical malpractice defense and related litigation.
• Review medical records, pleadings, discovery materials, and other case documents.
• Prepare motions, pleadings, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Assist with discovery, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Evaluate case facts, medical records, liability issues, damages, and potential exposure.
• Develop case strategies in collaboration with experienced attorneys.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and medical professionals.
• Maintain organized case files and manage deadlines and priorities.
• Accurately record time and maintain billing documentation.
• Contribute to a collaborative team focused on strong advocacy and client service.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Litigation experience

Education

Illinois Bar license

Job description

Orionplacement, Chicago-based litigation firm, seeks an attorney with substantial experience in medical malpractice defense to join our on-site team. You will handle complex defense matters, review medical records, draft pleadings, and develop case strategies with senior attorneys.

Candidates must be licensed in Illinois, have strong research and writing skills, and be able to manage deadlines and billing while delivering excellent client service.