Jobs in Lockport, IL

Medical Malpractice Trial Attorney

Full-Time, M-F 8:30am-5pm

About Zayed Law:

Zayed Law is a prestigious personal injury law office with roots in the Chicago-Land area. Adam Zayed founded Zayed Law Offices in 2009 with the intention of re-writing the standard for personal injury representation. Adam has worked to represent his clients with conviction in court and compassion in the office. Zayed Law Offices has the goal of growing nation-wide and becoming a family trusted name in personal injury. Your role is an important part of realizing this dream and representing clients in a time when they are hurting and need support.

Position Overview:

The litigation team is responsible for all identified and assigned cases that need litigation in order to maximize client compensation. Medical malpractice attorneys are responsible for the review of medical records, expert retention, and future trial strategy. Attorneys are responsible for the legal requirements and appearances on the case as well as directing their paralegal appropriately to address client needs.

Responsibilities:

• Execute directives and legal tasks assigned by AJZ including high-priority case management.
• Draft, file and follow-up on legal documents; ensure compliance with court procedures and deadlines.
• Review medical records that have been requested by administrative staff to ensure all records have been obtained.
• Review obtained medical records for areas of identified medical malpractice.
• Obtain life care plans and retain experts as needed to assess current and future medical treatment.
• Operate independently to ensure that cases are managed appropriately within statute of limitations, accounting for legal differences in various jurisdictions
• Attend required expert, client and witness depositions as scheduled by case managers and paralegals.
• Prepare for and attend pre-trial conferences and trials as required.
• Consult with AJZ regarding appropriate negotiation and trial strategy to maximize client compensation
• Promote a professional office culture by upholding confidentiality, integrity, and strong internal communication.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill or abilities required as a pre-requisite to the position.

Relevant Job Skills and Abilities:

• In-depth legal administrative expertise, including knowledge of subpoenas, court filings, service of process, and deposition scheduling.
• In depth medical knowledge surrounding duty of care, medical negligence, failure to diagnose and other areas of medical malpractice.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities to handle high-priority cases, coordinate multiple deadlines, and maintain meticulously organized records and case files.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling clear and professional interactions with clients, attorneys, medical providers, and court personnel.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented, skilled in preparing accurate specials summaries, treatment updates, and settlement statements with precision.
• Proficient in navigating legal platforms and databases such as Odyssey, LexisNexis, and PACER, alongside office software for document preparation and scheduling.

Education and/or Experience Required:

• Juris Doctor from Accredited Law School
• Active License to Practice Law in Illinois (Additional States is preferred but not required)
• 3 years minimum trial experience
• 1-year minimum personal injury or plaintiff litigation experience
• 1-year minimum medical malpractice litigation experience

Physical Demands of the Job:

While performing job duties, staff may be sitting for an extended period of time. Job responsibilities may also require occasional lifting up to 10 lbs. Frequent use of telephone and computer is required.

Benefits:

Health Insurance coverage is available 60 days after hire. New Employees receive Zayed Law Offices clothing after 4 weeks of employment. PTO, both vacation and sick days are available after 6 months of employment. Annual paid time off consists of 2 weeks of vacation, 2 days of sick leave and 4 flex hours. Working lunches are provided on occasion to support employee health and productivity.

3PL Sales Representative (Experienced) – Freight Brokerage

NDA CARGO INC is a growing freight brokerage looking for an experienced 3PL Sales Professional who can bring and book business.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in 3PL / freight brokerage sales 5+years of high level Brokerage sales.
• Ability to bring an existing book of business or generate new shipper accounts
• Strong understanding of TL, LTL, and brokerage operations
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated and results-driven

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage shipper relationships
• Grow and maintain a profitable book of business
• Coordinate with carrier sales and operations teams
• Meet or exceed monthly revenue targets

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary + commission (or commission-only option)
• High earning potential with uncapped commissions
• Supportive operations and carrier network
• Opportunity to grow into Sales Manager / Leadership role
• Remote or in-office options (based on experience)

Location: Open (Remote or Office-Based)

Industry: Logistics / 3PL / Freight Brokerage

Apply by messaging us directly or sending your resume

Job Title : Bomb Technician (EOD) Category / Component : Enlisted • Active Overview Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians locate, identify, render safe, and dispose of explosive threats on land, at sea, and underwater, using advanced robotics, diving, and explosives skills to protect forces and civilians and support fleet and joint operations worldwide.

Key Responsibilities Detonate and demolish hazardous munitions, pyrotechnics, and outdated explosives; neutralize ordnance including sea mines, torpedoes, depth charges, and improvised explosive devices; remotely disable unsafe ordnance using robotic and diagnostic technology; conduct parachute and helicopter insertion operations; clear waterways of mines in support of ships and submarines; provide explosive ordnance support to law enforcement agencies and organizations such as the United States Secret Service and Department of State.

What to Expect Global missions in every environment, from parachuting into remote terrain to arriving by small boat on foreign shores; majority of time spent in the field conducting high risk, time critical tasks with strict safety and risk management; regular integration with Special Operations, fleet units, and interagency partners; intense physical and mental demands with a culture that values precision, calm decision making, and discipline.

Work Environment Operate worldwide on land, at sea, and underwater from EOD Mobile Units and detachments; insert via parachute, helicopter, and small boats; work from ships, shore commands, and forward locations; serve in small team based units that balance training, readiness, and operational tasking with limited administrative overhead compared to field work.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Recruit Training followed by an EOD preparatory course at Great Lakes, Illinois, that builds swimming, conditioning, small boat skills, and risk management fundamentals; EOD Assessment and Selection Course that evaluates aquatic adaptability, running, swimming, academics, professionalism, and teamwork; Navy diver training at the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center; Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal, which covers demolition, conventional ordnance, underwater mines, missiles, landmines, and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats; Basic Parachute Training and ongoing advanced training and qualifications throughout a career.

Apply for the Navy Warrior Challenge contract for EOD during initial enlistment, then pass the EOD Physical Screening Test and diver medical screening; complete required assessments and receive recommendation and screening from an EOD officer or senior enlisted EOD technician; additional in service accession requirements may include minimum time on board, performance standards, and command endorsement.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Eyesight correctable within EOD diving standards, with no color blindness; qualifying ASVAB scores using combinations such as arithmetic reasoning and verbal expression or general science, mechanical comprehension, and electronics information; age typically 30 or younger at accession; United States citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance; excellent physical condition and swimming ability, with the capacity to perform detailed technical tasks under stress and in hazardous environments.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Job Title : Bomb Technician (EOD) Category / Component : Enlisted • Active Overview Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians locate, identify, render safe, and dispose of explosive threats on land, at sea, and underwater, using advanced robotics, diving, and explosives skills to protect forces and civilians and support fleet and joint operations worldwide.

Key Responsibilities Detonate and demolish hazardous munitions, pyrotechnics, and outdated explosives; neutralize ordnance including sea mines, torpedoes, depth charges, and improvised explosive devices; remotely disable unsafe ordnance using robotic and diagnostic technology; conduct parachute and helicopter insertion operations; clear waterways of mines in support of ships and submarines; provide explosive ordnance support to law enforcement agencies and organizations such as the United States Secret Service and Department of State.

What to Expect Global missions in every environment, from parachuting into remote terrain to arriving by small boat on foreign shores; majority of time spent in the field conducting high risk, time critical tasks with strict safety and risk management; regular integration with Special Operations, fleet units, and interagency partners; intense physical and mental demands with a culture that values precision, calm decision making, and discipline.

Work Environment Operate worldwide on land, at sea, and underwater from EOD Mobile Units and detachments; insert via parachute, helicopter, and small boats; work from ships, shore commands, and forward locations; serve in small team based units that balance training, readiness, and operational tasking with limited administrative overhead compared to field work.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Recruit Training followed by an EOD preparatory course at Great Lakes, Illinois, that builds swimming, conditioning, small boat skills, and risk management fundamentals; EOD Assessment and Selection Course that evaluates aquatic adaptability, running, swimming, academics, professionalism, and teamwork; Navy diver training at the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center; Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal, which covers demolition, conventional ordnance, underwater mines, missiles, landmines, and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats; Basic Parachute Training and ongoing advanced training and qualifications throughout a career.

Apply for the Navy Warrior Challenge contract for EOD during initial enlistment, then pass the EOD Physical Screening Test and diver medical screening; complete required assessments and receive recommendation and screening from an EOD officer or senior enlisted EOD technician; additional in service accession requirements may include minimum time on board, performance standards, and command endorsement.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Eyesight correctable within EOD diving standards, with no color blindness; qualifying ASVAB scores using combinations such as arithmetic reasoning and verbal expression or general science, mechanical comprehension, and electronics information; age typically 30 or younger at accession; United States citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance; excellent physical condition and swimming ability, with the capacity to perform detailed technical tasks under stress and in hazardous environments.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.