Attorney

Protouch Staffing; Concord (NH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

PTO & holidays

Hybrid schedule

Partnership track

Job summary

Protouch Staffing's client, a well-established New Hampshire litigation firm, seeks an experienced Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney to join its growing team and handle sophisticated defense matters.

You will work alongside seasoned defense attorneys, manage cases through trial, and pursue partnership opportunities over time. A strong track record in deposition, motion practice, and negotiation is required, with NH bar admission or eligibility.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and NH bar admission or eligibility.
• 3–5+ years of medical malpractice defense experience.
• Experience with depositions, courtroom proceedings, and motion practice.
• Ability to independently manage matters while collaborating with senior attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical malpractice defense cases from intake through trial.
• Represent physicians, hospitals, nurses, and other healthcare organizations.
• Handle pleadings, discovery, depositions, and motion practice.
• Develop litigation strategies and conduct legal research.
• Appear in court, manage hearings, and negotiate settlements.
• Work closely with senior partners on major client matters.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide responsive counsel.

Skills

Legal research

Deposition experience

Negotiation skills

Litigation strategy

Client relations

Written and verbal communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Our client is one of New Hampshire's well-established litigation firms, seeking an experienced Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney to join its growing litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to handle sophisticated litigation matters while working alongside experienced defense attorneys and building toward long-term growth and partnership opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical malpractice defense cases from intake through trial.
• Represent physicians, hospitals, nurses, and other healthcare organizations.
• Handle pleadings, discovery, depositions, and motion practice.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Handle court appearances, hearings, and other litigation proceedings.
• Negotiate settlements and prepare cases for trial when necessary.
• Work closely with senior partners on significant client matters.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide responsive legal counsel.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 3-5+ years of medical malpractice defense experience.
• Prior defense-side litigation experience required; plaintiff-only experience is not preferred.
• Strong experience with depositions, courtroom proceedings, motion practice, and case management.
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Licensed to practice in New Hampshire or eligible for admission.
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters while collaborating with senior attorneys.

Compensation & Benefits

• Performance-based bonus program.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Hybrid work schedule after onboarding, with 3-4 remote days per week.
• Professional development and business development support.
• Long-term leadership and partnership opportunities.
• Approximately 1,600 billable hours in the first year.

Why Join?

• Work alongside highly experienced and respected litigation attorneys.
• Handle sophisticated medical malpractice defense matters.
• Collaborative environment with a strong focus on work-life balance.
• Opportunity to develop significant client relationships and advance toward partnership.
• Join a firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence in New Hampshire.