Associate Attorney - Medical Malpractice

HeplerBroom • Chicago, IL

7h • $120,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

HeplerBroom LLC is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Chicago litigation team. The attorney will handle professional liability matters primarily in Cook County, with additional cases in DuPage and other collar counties. The role offers responsibility for managing cases, conducting depositions, appearing in court, working directly with clients, and gaining trial experience alongside an experienced professional liability defense team.

The attorney will manage a professional liability litigation caseload from inception through resolution, develop defense strategies, handle discovery and motion practice, and prepare matters for trial. The position is based in the Chicago office and offers hybrid flexibility, balancing in-office collaboration with remote work. Eligible total compensation ranges from $120,000 to $150,000 annually, commensurate with experience, with eligibility for performance-based salary increases and bonus programs.

Requirements

• Active Illinois law license and good standing with the Illinois Bar.
• At least 2 years of professional liability litigation experience.
• Deposition experience.
• Trial preparation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational and client communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Medical malpractice, dental malpractice, and/or long-term care defense experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a professional liability litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Develop defense strategies through legal research, factual investigation, and case analysis.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Appear regularly in court throughout Cook, DuPage, and other collar counties.
• Handle discovery, document review, motion practice, and other aspects of case development.
• Work directly with clients and provide timely case assessments and reporting.
• Prepare matters for trial and participate in the trial of professional liability cases.
• Manage case deadlines and client requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of $120,000 to $150,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
• Annual performance-based salary increases.
• Structured associate bonus program and discretionary year-end bonus.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• In-house CLE programs, structured mentoring, support for legal association memberships, and opportunities for community involvement.
• Multiple health benefit options.
• Generous 401(k) matching.
• Profit-sharing programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed