NEW IN | Associate (Med-Mal) | Early Second chair experience | Direct Client contact | Up to $160k + 18% bonus | Chicago- Hybrid

NEW IN | Associate (Med-Mal) | Early Second chair experience | Direct Client contact | Up to $160k + 18% bonus | Chicago- Hybrid

Highlights:

• Elite defense pedigree- A Chicago trial boutique with elite med-mal roots and a wide defense practice—appellate, commercial, construction, institutional liability, coverage, mass tort/class action, products, and professional liability—regularly trying (and winning) complex juries and arguing high-stakes appeals.

• Real trial experience- Associates second-chair quickly and get client-facing responsibility; you won’t be siloed behind a screen.

• Training that actually happens- Formal mentorship (partner + associate pairings), monthly CLE/training sessions, and bi-weekly “litigation lunch” workshops where attorneys troubleshoot live matters together.

• Culture & perks- Collegial office with weekly socials (including a roof-deck), firm volleyball/softball teams, and a 24/7 on-site gym

Open Role: Associate Attorney (Med Mal + Other various cases)

• Run a varied defense docket (heavy med-mal + opportunities in products/mass tort, premises, legal malpractice, appellate).

• Take and defend depositions, brief and argue motions, work closely with medical and liability experts, and appear in court regularly.

• Collaborate with trial teams on complex matters and handle cases end-to-end where appropriate.

We’re looking for

• 3–4+ years litigation experience in insurance defense or civil litigation; med-mal experience is ideal, PI-plaintiff lawyers with strong medical records/injury experience are welcome to pivot.

• Courtroom exposure, dispositive motion practice, deposition experience, and expert work (must-have).

• Comfort with defense time-keeping/billing.

• (Also open to candidates with ~2 years from a med-mal shop at a small/mid-size firm.)

Compensation + Benefits

• Base: Up to $160k depending on experience

• Bonus: Typically 15%-18% of base, based on overall performance, hours, and firm contributions (no rigid formula).

• Billables: 2,000 hours/year.

• Medical, dental, vision; optional additional life/disability.

• Employee premiums: ~25% (associates); family coverage ~30%.

• 401(k) with profit-sharing (3–5%) depending on firm performance.

• Parental leave: 3 months at full pay.

• Firm-provided CLE/mentoring framework; paper-light systems.

Interested?

For a confidential conversation, please send your resume (and a short writing sample if available) to or apply here.