Litigation Associate Attorney - Medical Malpractice Defense

Orionplacement; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

A respected Virginia litigation firm is seeking an attorney for their medical malpractice defense team. The role includes defending healthcare providers, drafting legal documents, and preparing for trials. Candidates must possess a JD and at least one year of medical malpractice experience. The firm emphasizes professional development, offers a collaborative environment, and provides strong mentorship. Compensation ranges from $80,000 to $100,000 per year, plus benefits including dental and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted in Virginia or able to obtain admission promptly.
• Minimum of 1 year of medical malpractice experience, either plaintiff or defense.

Responsibilities

• Defend healthcare providers in medical malpractice and healthcare litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and case strategy materials.
• Take and defend depositions while preparing witnesses and experts.
• Support hearings, mediations, and trial preparations in state and federal courts.
• Communicate professionally with clients, carriers, and co-counsel.
• Manage case details and deadlines with strong organization.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Client service

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected, mid sized litigation team with sophisticated medical malpractice defense work
• Get hands on responsibility early, with real courtroom exposure and partner access
• Build a strong foundation in healthcare litigation, strategy, and client communication
• Grow in a collaborative environment that values quality work and long term development

Location: On site in Glen Allen, Virginia (no relocation assistance)

Note: Must have at least 1 year of medical malpractice experience and be admitted in Virginia (or able to become admitted promptly).

About Our Client

Our client is a well established Virginia litigation firm known for healthcare and complex civil matters. They offer a supportive, team oriented environment with meaningful work, practical mentorship, and opportunities to grow without a big firm grind.

Job Description

• Defend healthcare providers and related clients in medical malpractice and healthcare litigation matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and case strategy materials
• Take and defend depositions and help prepare witnesses and experts
• Support hearings, mediations, and trial preparation in state and federal courts
• Communicate with clients, carriers, and co counsel in a professional, responsive way
• Manage deadlines and case details with strong organization and follow through

Qualifications

• JD required
• Admitted in Virginia (or ability to obtain admission promptly)
• 1+ year of medical malpractice experience (plaintiff or defense)
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills
• Confident communicator with solid client service instincts

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Partner level access and mentorship with real development, not just task delegation
• Collegial culture where people collaborate and treat each other with respect
• Interesting cases and steady learning curve in a highly marketable practice area
• Clear path to build skills, confidence, and long term career momentum

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance