Med Mal Defense Associate

LeoForce; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Amazing benefits

Great reputation

Job summary

LeoForce in California seeks a mid-level Medical Malpractice Attorney to join the team in Long Beach or San Diego in a hybrid role, with some days in the Manhattan Beach office. Must be barred in California and have at least two years of medical malpractice or related litigation experience.

The role involves handling cases from inception to resolution, working with clients, providers, and experts, and participating in settlements and trial preparation.

Qualifications

• Active member of the California Bar.
• Minimum of 2 years of medical malpractice or related litigation experience.
• Ability to work independently and in a team within a hybrid office model.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical malpractice cases from inception to resolution with client interviews, research, pleadings, and hearings.
• Collaborate with clients, healthcare providers, and experts to build case strategies.
• Conduct case assessments and provide clear guidance and representation to clients.
• Engage in settlements, mediation, and arbitration as appropriate.
• Support senior attorneys on complex matters and trial preparation.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Job description

Experience

Mid Level

Salary

$120,000 - $200,000 per year

Job Details

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Mid-Level Medical Malpractice Attorney to join our dynamic legal team in Long Beach or San Diego. This hybrid position offers the flexibility of working both remotely and in-office. The ideal candidate will be barred in California and have at least two years of experience handling medical malpractice cases or similar litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle medical malpractice cases from inception to resolution, including client interviews, legal research, drafting pleadings, and attending hearings.
• Work closely with clients, healthcare providers, and expert witnesses to develop case strategies.
• Conduct case assessments and provide clients with clear guidance and representation.
• Engage in settlement negotiations, mediation, and arbitration where applicable.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex cases and trial preparation.

Preferred Experience

• Deposition experience is preferred but not required. Candidates who are eager to gain deposition experience will be provided opportunities for mentorship and skill development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Must be an active member of the California Bar.
• At least 2 years of experience in medical malpractice or related litigation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid role, with some days required in the Manhattan Beach office.

A bit about us

We are a very well established Med Mal defense firm in Southern California. We work with our extremely experienced staff and sub specialties, we help medical professionals and hospital systems across the region.

Why join us?

• Great reputation
• Long attorney tenure
• Amazing benefits

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