Attorney - Medical Malpractice - Costa Mesa - 190K

We Are Legal Revolution; Costa Mesa (CA); Remote; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Firm holidays

Pet insurance

Referral incentives

Training opportunities

Bonus program

Remote schedule

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution is seeking a mid-level Medical Malpractice Defense Associate to join its Los Angeles or Costa Mesa office on a Remote basis. This national civil defense firm offers exposure to sophisticated medical malpractice and elder abuse matters, with ownership across discovery, motion practice, and case strategy.

You will work closely with experienced trial partners and ABOTA-level lawyers, receiving mentorship and meaningful client contact, with a clear path for long-term

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of civil litigation experience, with medical malpractice defense preferred.
• Juris Doctor degree and current good standing with the California State Bar.
• Strong written and oral advocacy and excellent time management.

Responsibilities

• Run medical malpractice and elder-abuse files from intake through resolution with increasing autonomy.
• Lead written discovery, including drafting/responding to interrogatories, document requests, and requests for admission.
• Draft research-backed motions, pleadings, evaluation reports, and other core litigation documents.
• Interface regularly with insurer and institutional clients, providing timely reporting and strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with senior associates and partners, gaining exposure to mediations, arbitrations, and trials.

Skills

Civil litigation

Medical malpractice defense

Legal research

Discovery management

Remote collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

We Are Legal Revolution is working discreetly with a well established national civil defense litigation firm with recognized training and growth seeking a mid level Medical Malpractice Defense Associate to join its Los Angeles or Costa Mesa office on a Remote basis.

This role offers direct access to sophisticated medical malpractice and elder abuse matters, with genuine ownership across discovery, motion practice and case strategy. You will work closely with experienced trial partners, including ABOTA level litigators, gaining meaningful client contact, courtroom exposure and a clear platform for long term advancement in healthcare related defense work.

Company Highlights

• Join a well established national civil defense platform with a strong litigation and trial focused culture
• Handle complex medical malpractice, healthcare liability and elder abuse disputes for a broad range of medical professionals
• Benefit from a multi office footprint that supports collaboration across California and other key US markets
• Work directly with seasoned trial attorneys, including ABOTA level lawyers, and receive high quality mentorship
• Access structured professional development through an in house training program and clear paths for progression

The Role

• Run medical malpractice and related elder abuse files from intake through resolution with increasing autonomy
• Lead written discovery, including drafting and responding to interrogatories, document requests and requests for admission
• Draft research backed motions, pleadings, evaluation reports and other core litigation documents
• Interface regularly with insurer and institutional clients, providing timely reporting and strategic recommendations
• Collaborate closely with senior associates and partners and gain exposure to mediations, arbitrations and trials

Ideal Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking a mid level Medical Malpractice Defense Associate with:

• At least 5 years of civil litigation experience, with medical malpractice defense strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing discovery, research, depositions, mediations and litigation strategy in a fast paced environment
• Juris Doctor degree and current good standing with the California State Bar
• A track record of strong written and oral advocacy and excellent time management
• A self starter mindset, able to work independently and collaboratively in a Remote schedule
• $145,000 to $190,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Performance based bonus program rewarding outstanding results
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and flexible spending account
• Paid time off and firm holidays
• 401(k) plan, pet insurance, referral incentives and ongoing training opportunities

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