Medical Malpractice/Mass Tort Defense Attorneys: Chicago

We are working with a fun, energetic, top-notch, mid-sized Chicago firm seeking 2-5 yr. associates with medical malpractice and mass tort defense backgrounds.

Appellate experience is a plus, but not a requirement. Associate attorneys can expect significant responsibility, regular client contact, and opportunities for advancement (the firm has a partnership track).

Billable hours are 2000 hrs. / yr., and salary is $110,000-$140,000 (depending upon experience). The firm offers yearly bonuses at the beginning of the year comprising 15-20% of salary, depending upon performance, feedback, and contribution to firm life, as well as salary increases mid-year, the size of which depends upon similar factors.

Benefits include a 401k plan (non-matching); a profit sharing plan; medical benefits, with the firm subsidizing a large part of the premium;

and parking and train subsidies. Building perks include free drinks two nights of the week and a free gym.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage an active case load.
• Manage timely reporting to clients and insureds.
• Maintain client satisfaction, providing prompt communication before, during and after cases.
• Research the law applicable to cases or matters; draft legal documents, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and opinions as required.
• Remain current with developments in the law.
• Conduct discovery; hearings; trials; depositions (taking and defending); oral arguments; mediations; arbitrations; administrative and similar proceedings, as required;

and properly prepare clients, insureds, and other persons, as necessary and appropriate, in relevant litigation contexts.

• Effectively communicate and persuade using written and verbal skills.
• Coordinate with experts, when appropriate.
• Conduct settlement negotiations, as appropriate.
• Do all other work necessary to provide vigorous advocacy to the client.
• Meet all deadlines in a timely manner providing completed work product to the supervising attorney sufficiently in advance of any deadline for constructive discussion of options.
• Bill 2000 hrs. / yr.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Litigation experience : 2+ (Required)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Medical Malpractice and / or Mass Tort Defense background
• Computer and software proficiency
• Active member of the Illinois State Bar

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

• This is an indoor office environment and may require sitting and utilizing a computer for extended periods of time. A candidate should have the ability to do so to complete job requirements.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Some travel sites, depositions, trials, and arbitrations will likely be required.

OTHER DETAILS

• Salary : $110,000 - $140,000 (depending upon experience), with mid-year salary increases depending upon performance, feedback, and contribution to firm life.
• Bonuses : Beginning of the year bonuses at 15-20% of salary, depending upon performance, feedback, and contribution to firm life.
• Benefits : 401k plan (non-matching); profit sharing plan; medical benefits, with firm subsidizing a large part of the premium;

parking and train subsidies.

Candidates may apply to this position on LinkedIn, the Hire Counsel website, or by direct e-mail to [email protected].

We at Hire Counsel cannot promise that a particular candidate will get the job or an interview, but we can promise that we will review all submitted resumes.

About Hire Counsel

Hire Counsel is a legal staffing agency. We build connections between legal professionals and our clients, some of the nation's largest law firms and legal departments (and some of the smallest).

By bringing together good lawyers with our clients, we give individuals the option to work on contract (temporary) assignments, providing them stability as we simultaneously help them land at a permanent home.

Hire Counsel holds all resumes in the strictest confidence.