Associate Attorney | Medical Malpractice Defense

Jobot; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Partnership track

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

CLE and professional development

Job summary

Jobot in Tampa is seeking a Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney to join our office and manage healthcare liability matters from initial case evaluation through resolution.

You will draft pleadings and motions, conduct depositions, analyze medical records with experts, prepare for hearings, mediations, and trial, and communicate regularly with clients and carriers.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Florida Bar admission in good standing.
• Prior medical malpractice defense, healthcare liability, insurance defense, or civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing, research, and case management skills.
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, motion practice, and client reporting.
• Ability to analyze medical records and complex liability issues.
• Trial preparation experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical malpractice defense cases involving healthcare providers, hospitals, facilities, and insurers.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, medical chronologies, and case evaluations.
• Conduct depositions of parties, experts, medical providers, and key witnesses.
• Analyze medical records and work closely with expert witnesses.
• Prepare for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial.
• Develop litigation strategy and communicate regularly with clients and carriers.
• Handle court appearances and support all phases of case preparation.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Case management

Deposition

Trial preparation

Education

Juris Doctor

Florida Bar admission

Job description

Job details

Salary: $130,000 - $175,000 per year

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Luke Moussalli

We are seeking a Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney to join our Tampa office and handle healthcare liability matters from initial case evaluation through resolution.

A bit about us

We are a respected civil defense law firm with offices throughout Florida and the southeastern United States. Our attorneys handle high-exposure litigation for national insurers, healthcare providers, and corporations across a wide range of practice areas. We take pride in fostering a culture of mentorship, collaboration, and professional advancement, providing clear paths to partnership for high-performing attorneys.

Why join us

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Expedited partnership track (approximately one year)
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with firm match
• Paid time off and firm holidays
• Continuing legal education and professional development support

Responsibilities

• Manage medical malpractice defense cases involving healthcare providers, hospitals, facilities, and insurers
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, medical chronologies, and case evaluations
• Conduct depositions of parties, experts, medical providers, and key witnesses
• Analyze medical records and work closely with expert witnesses
• Prepare for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial
• Develop litigation strategy and communicate regularly with clients and carriers
• Handle court appearances and support all phases of case preparation

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active Florida Bar admission in good standing
• Prior medical malpractice defense, healthcare liability, insurance defense, or civil litigation experience
• Strong legal writing, research, and case management skills
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, motion practice, and client reporting
• Ability to analyze medical records and complex liability issues
• Trial preparation experience preferred but not required

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