Associate Attorney — Medical Malpractice Defense, Onsite

Orion Placement; Nashville (TN); Sur place; USD 130 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Résumé du poste

Orion Placement in Nashville seeks an attorney to represent healthcare professionals and organizations in medical malpractice defense. The role involves drafting pleadings, managing discovery, and taking depositions while developing trial skills.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of legal experience, strong research and writing skills, and a drive for hands-on courtroom work. First year is on-site with potential hybrid flexibility after year one.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Ideal 2+ years of legal experience; less experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Civil litigation, insurance defense, professional liability, or medical malpractice defense experience is a plus.
• Strong legal research, writing, communication, and analytical skills.
• Interest in developing hands-on litigation and courtroom experience.
• Ability to work in our Nashville office during the first year.

Responsabilités

• Represent healthcare professionals and organizations in medical malpractice defense litigation.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, and other court filings.
• Prepare and manage written discovery, including interrogatories and document production.
• Take and defend depositions while developing case strategies.
• Attend and argue motions in court, building valuable litigation and advocacy skills.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys on complex cases and prepare for increasing trial responsibilities.

Connaissances

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Oral advocacy

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Description du poste

Orion Placement in Nashville seeks an attorney to represent healthcare professionals and organizations in medical malpractice defense. The role involves drafting pleadings, managing discovery, and taking depositions while developing trial skills.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of legal experience, strong research and writing skills, and a drive for hands-on courtroom work. First year is on-site with potential hybrid flexibility after year one.