Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Houston, TX office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking an attorney to join its Healthcare & Medical Malpractice Practice. Qualified candidates will be admitted to practice in Texas with 2–7 years of experience defending healthcare providers in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings, and trial experience in medical malpractice matters is required.

The successful candidate will draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings, draft and argue

Qualifications

• Texas bar admission required.
• 2–7 years of experience representing healthcare providers in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings.
• Trial experience defending and litigating medical malpractice actions required.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Draft and argue motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Job description

The Houston, TX office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Healthcare & Medical Malpractice Practice.

The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in Texas and have at least two (2) to seven (7) years of experience representing healthcare providers in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings. Trial experience defending and litigating medical malpractice lawsuits is required.

Lewis Brisbois represents healthcare providers, including hospitals, physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, mental healthcare counselors, pharmacists, dentists, podiatrists, clinics, convalescent homes, and other industry representatives in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings. The firm also handles medical malpractice actions in 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. Our healthcare practice offers more than 200 attorneys, making us one of the largest healthcare practices in the country.

Qualified candidates will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting, and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions Candidates must have strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match.