Medical Malpractice Trial Attorney

Overview

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.

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.

Health Insurance coverage is available 60 days after hire. Paid Time Off vacation and sick days are available after 3 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.

All Zayed Law Offices Employees complete a 90-day probationary period in their employment to ensure that they are in the right role and in compliance with the basic position requirements. All employees have an annual review in which their professional progress in the law office is monitored. Reviews are kept in HR files for the employees and are confidential.

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

• 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, Lexis Nexis, and PACER, alongside office software for document preparation and scheduling.