Litigation Attorney, Medical Malpractice Defense

Orion Placement; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement in Florida seeks an attorney to defend medical malpractice claims on behalf of hospitals and healthcare providers, working with seasoned litigators and managing cases from early litigation through trial preparation.

This hybrid role allows 1–2 remote days per week. A valid Florida Bar license and at least 2 years of med mal experience are required. Competitive base compensation with performance bonuses and strong team support.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Florida Bar license in good standing.
• 2+ years of medical malpractice litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Defend medical malpractice claims on behalf of hospitals, physicians, nurses, and healthcare providers
• Manage cases from early litigation through trial preparation alongside senior attorneys
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and substantive legal memoranda
• Take and defend fact and expert depositions as experience allows
• Work with medical experts on record review, case strategy, and preparation
• Participate in mediations and strategic case evaluations
• Communicate directly with clients, experts, and opposing counsel in a professional manner

Skills

Legal writing

Research

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Pay: $145,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work directly with seasoned medical malpractice litigators on high-stakes, meaningful defense work
• Gain real responsibility and hands‑on experience across the full litigation lifecycle
• Enjoy flexibility with 1–2 remote days per week while staying connected to a strong team
• Join a stable, respected Florida‑based firm with decades of credibility and client trust
• Earn performance‑based bonuses in addition to competitive base compensation
• Build a long‑term career in an environment that values integrity, collaboration, and experience

Location

Coral Gables, FL with a flexible hybrid schedule allowing 1–2 remote days per week.

Note

This role requires an active Florida Bar license and at least 2 years of direct medical malpractice litigation experience. Candidates without med mal experience will not be considered.

About Us

We are a collaborative litigation defense team with deep roots in Florida and decades of experience representing healthcare providers in complex matters. Our firm has grown thoughtfully over generations while maintaining a close‑knitted, team‑oriented culture grounded in integrity, collaboration, and experience. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Defend medical malpractice claims on behalf of hospitals, physicians, nurses, and healthcare providers
• Manage cases from early litigation through trial preparation alongside senior attorneys
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and substantive legal memoranda
• Take and defend fact and expert depositions as experience allows
• Work with medical experts on record review, case strategy, and preparation
• Participate in mediations and strategic case evaluations
• Communicate directly with clients, experts, and opposing counsel in a professional manner

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active Florida Bar license in good standing
• 2+ years of medical malpractice litigation experience
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a team‑based environment

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will be supported, mentored, and trusted with meaningful work early on. Our attorneys collaborate closely, value professionalism, and take pride in delivering excellent results for clients. This is a place where junior and associate‑level attorneys can grow, be heard, and build a lasting career.

Benefits

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