Medical Negligence Associate Attorney
BCG Attorney Search
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Job summary
BCG Attorney Search is seeking a litigation associate for its professional liability/medical negligence practice in Chicago, IL. The position involves defending high‑exposure matters in a hybrid office/remote setting and representing hospitals, health systems, long‑term care facilities, and individual healthcare professionals throughout all phases of litigation.
Ideal candidates have 2–6 years of civil litigation experience, strong research and writing abilities, and an Illinois license (Indiana
Qualifications
- 2–6 years of civil litigation experience.
- Illinois license is mandatory; Indiana license is a plus.
- Strong writing and oral advocacy skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop expert witness and trial strategy.
- Conduct and defend depositions.
- Perform legal research.
- Draft pleadings and dispositive motions.
- Represent clients during courtroom appearances and arguments.
Skills
Education
Job description
A law firm seeks a litigation associate for its professional liability/medical negligence group in Chicago, IL. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid office/remote setting to defend high‑exposure matters during all phases of litigation, representing hospitals, health systems, long‑term care facilities, and individual healthcare professionals.
- Develop expert witness and trial strategy.
- Conduct and defend depositions.
- Perform legal research.
- Draft pleadings and dispositive motions.
- Represent clients during courtroom appearances and arguments.
- 2 to 6 years of practice in civil litigation.
- Experience in conducting and defending depositions preferred.
- Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
- Illinois license is mandatory; Indiana license is a benefit.
Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
- Licensed to practice law in Illinois.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
- Proficient in legal research and writing.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Hybrid office/remote work setting.
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