Associate Attorney - Medical Malpractice Defense

Jobot; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Job summary

Jobot in Florida seeks an Associate Attorney with 2.5–5 years of medical malpractice defense experience to join its defense practice. This is primarily onsite, with limited hybrid flexibility after 90 days on a case-by-case basis.

Salary ranges from $120,000 to $180,000 per year, with potential bonuses and comprehensive benefits. The role requires strong deposition, trial prep, and case strategy skills, and Florida Bar admission.

Qualifications

• 2.5–5 years of defense experience in medical malpractice.
• Florida Bar admission is required.
• Strong abilities in depositions, case strategy, and trial preparation.
• Exceptional writing, research and communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct depositions and manage case strategy for defense.
• Prepare for trials, hearings, and related proceedings.
• Collaborate with a team to defend malpractice claims.

Skills

Deposition skills

Case strategy

Trial preparation

Writing

Research

Communication

Education

Florida Bar admission

Job description

Job details

We are seeking an Associate Attorney with 2.5–5 years of experience defending medical malpractice claims to join our growing Florida defense practice.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kendall Barnett

Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per year

A bit about us

We are seeking an Associate Attorney with 2.5–5 years of experience defending medical malpractice claims to join our growing Florida defense practice. This is a primarily onsite role; while some hybrid flexibility may be considered after 90 days, it is not guaranteed and will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis.

Why join us

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salaries aligned with market and the insurance defense sector.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Supportive and collegial workplace culture with a strong presence in the Florida legal community.

Job Details

What We’re Looking For

• 2.5–9 years of medical malpractice defense experience.
• Florida Bar admission required.
• Strong skills in depositions, case strategy, and trial preparation.
• Exceptional writing, research, and communication skills, with close attention to detail.
• Ability to manage cases independently while working collaboratively in a team environment.

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