Med Mal Defense Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Great reputation

Long tenure

Amazing benefits

Job summary

Jobot in Southern California seeks a dedicated and experienced Mid-Level Medical Malpractice Attorney to join our dynamic legal team in Long Beach or San Diego. This hybrid role offers remote work and in-office days, with California bar admission and at least two years' medical malpractice experience.

You will handle cases from start to finish, work with clients, healthcare providers, and expert witnesses, and collaborate with senior attorneys on complex matters.

Qualifications

• Must have active California Bar admission.
• At least 2 years of medical malpractice or related litigation experience.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid role with some days in the Manhattan Beach office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle medical malpractice cases from inception to resolution, including client interviews, legal research, drafting pleadings, and 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.

Skills

Legal research

Client interviews

Litigation strategy

Mediation

Education

California Bar admission

Tools

Caselaw databases

Job description

Job details

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Sherwin Souzankari

Salary: $120,000 - $200,000 per year

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

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.

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