Medical Malpractice Associate

Perez & Morris LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid holidays

Vacation

Job summary

Perez Morris LLC in Philadelphia, PA, seeks a motivated Medical Malpractice Associate to join our team. The ideal candidate will handle medical malpractice and personal injury defenses, conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and assist with cases from filing through resolution.

You will manage an assigned caseload, communicate with clients and insurers, and support trial preparation. PA Bar eligibility and a JD from an accredited school are required; we offer a collaborative, growth‑oriented

Qualifications

• 1–2 years defending medical malpractice or personal injury cases.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Pennsylvania Bar license in good standing.
• Strong writing and legal research skills.
• Ability to manage busy case dockets and deadlines.
• Team player with ethical practice.

Responsibilities

• Handle case management and discovery in medical malpractice matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and responses.
• Conduct legal research and support trial preparation.
• Coordinate with clients, insurers, and experts.
• Develop litigation plans and provide strategic counsel.

Skills

Medical malpractice defense

Legal research

Legal writing

Case management

Litigation support

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

About the Firm

Perez Morris is a women-owned business defense law firm headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with offices in Cleveland and Toledo, Ohio, as well as Pennsylvania. Our attorneys are licensed to practice across the country and regularly practice in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. We pride ourselves on being good people, doing great legal work, exceptionally well. We serve retail, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and logistics clients. We look for self-motivated, intelligent, business-minded, diverse attorneys who want to work at a firm passionate about investing in its people and communities where we live and work.

Position Overview

Perez Morris is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Medical Malpractice Associate to join our Philadelphia office. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of medical and legal issues, strong research and writing skills, and experience assisting with cases from initial filing through resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Candidates should be comfortable independently handling case management, legal research, motion practice, discovery, client communications, and court appearances.
• Skilled in all aspects of litigation strategy from drafting pleadings, responding to written discovery motions and discovery demands, preparing motions, to negotiating settlements and preparing witnesses for trial.
• Serve as the primary contact for corporate clients and insurers, providing regular updates, case assessments, and litigation plans.
• Independently manage an assigned caseload and meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of legal practice.
• Provide strategic counsel and legal advice to clients throughout the litigation process.

Qualifications

• Associate with 1-2 years of experience handling the defense of medical malpractice or personal injury litigation.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license in good standing with the Pennsylvania Bar.
• Demonstrated ability to handle high-pressure cases and manage complex litigation matters.
• Commitment to client service and ethical legal practice.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong writing and legal research skills, and a strong work ethic.
• Entrepreneurial growth mindset for client development and practice management.
• Values collaboration and diverse perspectives and can work with a team to creatively solve problems.
• Willingness to be a productive member of a team.

The firm offers a fully transparent compensation structure, full benefits, including paid holidays and vacation, health care insurance, 401k, and an excellent work environment.

Perez Morris is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage and intentionally seek diverse perspectives and work experience.