Lead Medical Malpractice Trial Attorney

Boutique Recruiting; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid vacation and holidays

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting in Los Angeles, CA seeks an experienced Trial Attorney to lead medical malpractice defense matters. You will act as lead counsel in complex lawsuits and arbitrations, craft litigation strategies, supervise discovery, and manage trials from start to finish.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in medical malpractice litigation, strong courtroom prowess, and a proven ability to lead teams. This role offers a competitive salary, a hybrid work schedule with two in-office days weekly,

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar license in good standing.
• 8+ years of medical malpractice litigation experience.
• First-chair trial experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead trial and arbitration counsel in medical malpractice lawsuits involving physicians, hospitals, and other covered healthcare entities.
• Develop and execute comprehensive litigation, discovery, and investigation strategies.
• Prepare and successfully try cases before judges and juries and represent clients in arbitration proceedings.
• Conduct depositions, examine witnesses, and present compelling legal arguments.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses.
• Attend court hearings, conferences, and other legal proceedings.
• Collaborate with claims specialists to develop effective and cost-conscious defense strategies.
• Lead teams of litigation attorneys, legal secretaries and support professionals throughout the litigation process.
• Oversee case preparation, legal research, and litigation strategy to ensure strong client representation.
• Provide timely and accurate case updates to claims specialists and clients.
• Ensure compliance with established defense guidelines and legal procedures.
• Evaluate case risks, settlement opportunities, and trial strategies.
• Mentor and support litigation attorneys while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Manage multiple complex litigation matters while maintaining high standards of legal representation.

Skills

California Bar

Trial experience

Medical malpractice defense

Litigation strategy

Team leadership

Negotiation

Oral advocacy

Microsoft Office

E-discovery tools

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic document management systems

Job description

Boutique Recruiting in Los Angeles, CA seeks an experienced Trial Attorney to lead medical malpractice defense matters. You will act as lead counsel in complex lawsuits and arbitrations, craft litigation strategies, supervise discovery, and manage trials from start to finish.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in medical malpractice litigation, strong courtroom prowess, and a proven ability to lead teams. This role offers a competitive salary, a hybrid work schedule with two in-office days weekly,