Defense Litigation Attorney | Medical Malpractice

Strategic Recruitment Solutions, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Recruitment Solutions, Inc. seeks an attorney to join a sophisticated insurance-defense team in Georgia, focusing on medical malpractice. You will manage cases through all phases of litigation and draft motions, while coordinating with clients and insurers.

The ideal candidate has a J.D. from an accredited law school, admission to the Georgia Bar, and 2–4 years of litigation experience in medical malpractice or general liability, with strong deposition, writing, and case-management

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the Georgia Bar.
• 2–4 years of litigation experience, ideally in medical malpractice, insurance defense, personal injury, or general liability.
• Strong deposition, writing, and case management skills.
• Ability to handle complex medical records and accident reconstruction evidence.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases through all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive and evidentiary motions.
• Work closely with clients, insurers, and senior attorneys to develop case strategy and manage litigation budgets.
• Prepare for and participate in mediation, arbitration, and, when appropriate, trial.

Skills

Deposition

Case management

Legal writing

Professionalism

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Georgia Bar admission

Job description

About the Role

Work in a sophisticated legal environment with a collaborative culture in insurance defense with a special focus on medical malpractice.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases through all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive and evidentiary motions.
• Work closely with clients, insurers, and senior attorneys to develop case strategy and manage litigation budgets.
• Prepare for and participate in mediation, arbitration, and, when appropriate, trial.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the Georgia Bar.
• 2–4 years of litigation experience, ideally in medical malpractice, insurance defense, personal injury, or general liability.
• Strong deposition, writing, and case management skills.
• Ability to handle complex medical records, accident reconstruction evidence, and sensitive subject matter with professionalism.

Required Skills

• Ability to handle complex medical records.
• Ability to handle accident reconstruction evidence.
• Ability to handle sensitive subject matter with professionalism.

Preferred Skills

• Litigation experience in medical malpractice.