Medical Malpractice Associate

Shumaker Loop and Kendrick LLP; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Shumaker Loop and Kendrick LLP in Charlotte is seeking an experienced litigation professional to defend healthcare providers and institutions in medical malpractice and professional liability disputes, spanning pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, mediation and trial.

The role involves analyzing medical records, working with expert witnesses and physicians, drafting persuasive briefs, witness preparation, and coordination of regulatory investigations and licensing matters.

Qualifications

• Prefer candidates with medical malpractice or liability defense experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze medical records and coordinate with expert witnesses and consulting physicians.
• Draft persuasive motions and briefs, and participate in witness preparation.
• Attend court appearances, depositions, and motion practice; support mediation and trial preparation.
• Assist with regulatory investigations and professional licensing matters.

Job description

Overview

• The practice group represents a diverse range of healthcare professionals and institutions, including physicians, hospitals, health systems, advanced practice providers, nurses, nursing homes, and other healthcare professionals.


• The firm's attorneys regularly defend high-exposure claims such as wrongful death, catastrophic injury, and allegations of medical negligence across various medical specialties.


• A hybrid work arrangement is offered, though periodic in-office work in Charlotte is required for client meetings, trainings, and team collaboration.


• The role involves defending healthcare providers and institutions in medical malpractice and professional liability litigation, assisting with cases through all phases including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial.


• Key responsibilities include analyzing medical records, working closely with expert witnesses and consulting physicians, drafting persuasive motions and briefs, participating in witness preparation and court appearances, collaborating on strategic defense plans, and assisting with regulatory investigations and professional licensing matters.


• The firm prefers candidates with medical malpractice or liability defense experience and expects comfort handling depositions and court appearances commensurate with experience.