Associate Counsel

Overview

Associate Attorney

Position Highlights:

• Full-Time
• Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm
• Location:
  
  Downers Grove, IL

Duly Health and Care’s team members show up every day driven to exceed expectations. We see and support the remarkable in every person within and beyond the walls of our work.

Duly Health and Care works to understand what matters most to you. We recruit and retain team members who share a relentless passion and pride for helping others live happier and healthier lives. We invest in helping our team members develop their talents in a way that is rich in personal meaning. We invite you to join us, fulfill your purpose and make your mark!

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance and medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider.
• Employer provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

Under the direct supervision of the Vice President of Litigation or his/her designee, the individual selected for this position will be responsible for assisting the Legal Department in the defense of medical malpractice suits.

Major Responsibilities:

• Day to day workup of medical legal matters on behalf of physicians and organization.
• Assist in Court appearances for case management conferences, motion practice and trial.
• Prepare motions to dismiss, dispositive motions and other legal briefs in support of client.
• Manage discovery written and oral, including depositions.
• Trial work, including motion in limine practice, voire dire, opening statements, questioning witnesses and closing statements.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Level of Education

• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited college of law required.
• Must be licensed in the state of Illinois.

Years of Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years of legal experience.

Describe Type of Experience

• Legal research and writing on medical malpractice law matters.
• Extensive experience in the Courtroom desired.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA)

• Excellent business judgment, attention to detail, initiative, and ability to work both independently/autonomously and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships within the organization’s legal department and across all business units.
• Ability to generate ideas and solutions cross functionally within the organization.
• Work effectively with team members to accomplish objectives and goals.
• Ability to devise creative practical solutions to difficult legal issues.
• Strong analytical capability combined with superior strategic thinking.

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $125K-$188K, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.