Associate Attorney — Medical Malpractice Defense

Job overview

The Associate Attorney — Medical Malpractice Defense role is onsite in Chicago, IL, with an annual salary range of $120,000–$160,000. The Chicago office seeks an attorney with 3–5 years of medical malpractice defense experience; nursing home experience is preferred. Litchfield Cavo is a nationwide litigation defense law firm. Working under a partner’s direction, the attorney handles litigation matters for nationwide clients, from pleadings and discovery through depositions, mediations, and court appearances. The role contributes legal analysis, case management, and client communication to the firm’s defense practice.

What you'll do

• Draft and handle pleadings, motions, orders, and legal memoranda
• draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions
• conduct legal research
• prepare for and take party and expert depositions
• review client documents and draft case evaluations and status reports
• assist with and participate in mediations and court appearances
• interact with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues, and staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate attorney

medical malpractice defense

litigation

nursing home defense

illinois licensed attorney

chicago il

litchfield cavo

$120k–$160k/year

depositions

legal research

client representation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation plan, benefits package, professional development opportunities, experienced support staff, current technology, and ongoing training.

Why this role

Requires Illinois court licensure and a writing sample solely authored by the candidate. Nursing home defense experience is preferred. The firm provides experienced support staff, current technology, ongoing training, and full-time IT and marketing departments.

About the employer

Litchfield Cavo LLP is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.