Associate Attorney - Medical Malpractice

HeplerBroom LLC is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2+ years of professional liability experience to join our Chicago litigation team. The ideal candidate will have experience defending medical malpractice, dental malpractice, and long-term care matters and is looking for an opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility while continuing to grow as a litigator. Based in our Chicago office, this attorney will handle matters primarily in Cook County, with additional cases in DuPage and other collar counties. This is an excellent opportunity to manage cases, take depositions, appear in court, work directly with clients, and gain valuable trial experience alongside an experienced professional liability defense team. Why HeplerBroom?

• Competitive Compensation: Eligible total compensation ranges from $120,000 to $150,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Associates are also eligible for annual performance-based salary increases, a structured associate bonus program, and a discretionary year-end bonus recognizing contributions such as pro bono work and professional development.
• Meaningful Litigation Experience: Take an active role in your cases through depositions, court appearances, case strategy, client communication, and trial preparation.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Flexible work arrangements that offer a balance of in-office collaboration and remote work.
• Professional Growth: Access to in-house CLE programs, structured mentoring, support for legal association memberships, and opportunities for community involvement.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple health benefit options, generous 401(k) matching, and profit-sharing programs.
• Collaborative Team: Work alongside experienced attorneys committed to strong advocacy, professional development, teamwork, and exceptional client service.

What You’ll Do:

• 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

What We’re Looking For:

• Active Illinois law license and good standing with the Illinois Bar
• 2+ years of professional liability litigation experience
• Medical malpractice, dental malpractice, and/or long-term care defense experience preferred
• Deposition experience
• Trial preparation experience
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Strong organizational and client communication skills

If you’re ready to take on greater responsibility, deepen your professional liability experience, and continue building your litigation career, we’d like to hear from you.