Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP in Dallas is seeking an attorney with experience defending healthcare providers in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings. The role focuses on drafting and responding to discovery, drafting motions, taking and defending depositions, and managing multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have strong litigation skills, the ability to juggle multiple projects, and a commitment to representing hospitals, physicians, and other

Job description

Overview

• The practice represents healthcare providers, including hospitals, physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, mental healthcare counselors, pharmacists, dentists, podiatrists, clinics, and convalescent homes, in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings.
• The firm handles medical malpractice actions across numerous areas, including obstetrics, emergency medicine, surgery, cardiology, general practice, pulmonary medicine, nursing, orthopedics, neurology, oncology, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, genetics testing, radiology, dentistry, and podiatry.
• The healthcare practice comprises over 200 attorneys, positioning it as one of the largest in the country.
• The role involves representing healthcare providers in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings, with a preference for experience defending and litigating medical malpractice lawsuits.
• Responsibilities include drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions.
• The role requires the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.