Personal Injury / Malpractice Litigation Attorney (5+ yrs) – Top Plaintiffs’ Law Firm

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full family healthcare premiums paid

Discretionary performance bonuses

Significant origination economics

Growth opportunities

Job summary

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is seeking a Senior Personal Injury / Medical Malpractice Attorney to join its Chicago office. The firm handles sophisticated plaintiffs’ personal injury matters, including complex medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, and related high-stakes cases, offering substantial responsibility in complex litigation.

The ideal candidate will have strong litigation skills, a track record of handling complex matters, and an interest in developing business and client

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience, including medical malpractice or complex plaintiffs’ personal injury cases.
• Experience handling significant, complex cases rather than high-volume matters.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Interest in developing business and client relationships.
• Sophisticated medical malpractice defense experience considered for transition to plaintiffs’ side.
• Commercial litigation experience considered if transitioning to plaintiffs’ work.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex plaintiffs’ personal injury and medical malpractice matters from inception through resolution.
• Develop case strategy and analyze complex factual and legal issues.
• Conduct depositions, witness interviews, and factual investigations.
• Manage discovery and other aspects of complex litigation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation-related documents.
• Participate in court appearances, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, trials, and settlement negotiations.
• Work collaboratively with other attorneys and firm professionals on significant matters.
• Develop and maintain client and referral relationships.
• Identify and develop potential business opportunities.

Skills

Litigation expertise

Business development

Client relationship building

Legal research

Deposition skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Our client, a highly regarded plaintiffs’ personal injury law firm, is actively seeking a Senior Personal Injury / Medical Malpractice Attorney to join its Chicago office.

The firm handles sophisticated, high-stakes plaintiffs’ personal injury matters, including complex medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, and other significant cases. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney to work alongside one of the country’s leading plaintiffs’ personal injury lawyers and take on substantial responsibility in complex litigation.

The ideal candidate will have strong litigation skills and judgment, along with an interest in developing business and client relationships. No book of business required.

Highlights

• Opportunity to work alongside one of the country's leading plaintiffs’ personal injury attorneys
• Significant origination economics
• Full family healthcare premiums paid
• Discretionary performance bonuses
• Family-oriented and collaborative firm culture
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and development

Responsibilities

• Handle complex plaintiffs’ personal injury and medical malpractice matters from inception through resolution
• Develop case strategy and analyze complex factual and legal issues
• Conduct depositions, witness interviews, and factual investigations
• Manage discovery and other aspects of complex litigation
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation-related documents
• Participate in court appearances, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, trials, and settlement negotiations
• Work collaboratively with other attorneys and firm professionals on significant matters
• Develop and maintain client and referral relationships
• Identify and develop potential business opportunities

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience, including medical malpractice and/or sophisticated plaintiffs’ personal injury experience
• Experience handling complex, significant cases rather than primarily high-volume personal injury matters
• Strong academic and professional credentials
• Interest in developing business and client relationships
• Candidates with strong medical malpractice defense experience who are interested in transitioning to the plaintiffs’ side will also be considered
• Attorneys with sophisticated commercial litigation experience may also be considered if they have excellent credentials and a genuine interest in transitioning into plaintiffs’ personal injury work

Location

Chicago, IL

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $300,000+, depending on experience and qualifications.

The firm also offers discretionary performance bonuses and significant origination economics.

The origination structure provides substantial additional earning potential for attorneys who develop business and originate matters.

About Us:

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is a leading legal recruiting firm serving clients and candidates in Chicago, California and across the country. For more than 30 years, we have helped law firms and companies find exceptional legal talent and attorneys navigate important career moves through deep market knowledge, longstanding relationships and a highly personalized approach.