Lead Medical Malpractice Defense Partner

State Bar of Texas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 203,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) plan with firm matching

Disability Insurance

Significant case ownership

Direct access to firm leadership

Job summary

State Bar of Texas is seeking an experienced medical malpractice defense attorney at the Partner level in North Dallas. You will independently lead complex healthcare liability matters, shape defense strategy and work directly with clients and carriers.

The ideal candidate has seven-plus years in healthcare defense, strong Chapter 74 expertise and a track record of leadership and strategic thinking within a boutique setting.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active Texas law license in good standing.
• At least seven years of litigation experience with substantial medical malpractice and healthcare liability defense experience.
• Meaningful experience defending physicians, hospitals, healthcare organizations or other healthcare professionals.
• Strong working knowledge of Texas Chapter 74 healthcare liability litigation.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex matters, develop strategy and provide practical recommendations directly to clients and carriers.
• Significant deposition, expert, motion practice, hearing, mediation and trial-preparation experience.
• Strong legal analysis, persuasive writing, judgment and organizational skills.
• Professional accountability, collaborative leadership and the ability to progress matters without continual supervision.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage medical malpractice and healthcare liability matters from initial evaluation through resolution or trial.
• Develop and drive case strategy based on liability, causation, damages, medical evidence, expert issues and client objectives.
• Lead Chapter 74 strategy, including expert-report evaluation, objections, dismissal opportunities and related motion practice.
• Identify, retain and work effectively with medical experts and take and defend depositions of parties, healthcare providers, fact witnesses and experts.
• Draft and argue motions and handle hearings, mediations and other proceedings.
• Prepare healthcare professionals for depositions and trial testimony.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and carriers, providing practical case evaluations, exposure assessments and strategic recommendations.
• Lead trial preparation and assume an appropriate first- or second-chair role based on the needs of the matter.
• Effectively lead and delegate to Associates, Paralegals and other team members while maintaining responsibility for strategy, quality, deadlines and case progression.

Skills

Litigation

Medical malpractice defense

Case strategy

Deposition experience

Leadership

Client communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active Texas law license

Healthcare defense experience

Job description

State Bar of Texas is seeking an experienced medical malpractice defense attorney at the Partner level in North Dallas. You will independently lead complex healthcare liability matters, shape defense strategy and work directly with clients and carriers.

The ideal candidate has seven-plus years in healthcare defense, strong Chapter 74 expertise and a track record of leadership and strategic thinking within a boutique setting.