Medical Malpractice Associate - Trials & Depositions

Cole, Scott & Kissane; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Full benefits

401(k) match

PTO 20 days

Parental leave

Learning series

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Cole, Scott & Kissane seeks an associate attorney to join our Medical Malpractice group in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This role defends doctors, hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care providers.

Responsibilities include taking depositions, drafting dispositive motions, and appearing at hearings, mediations, and trials, with a focus on legal research and client communication. Florida Bar admission and civil litigation experience are required.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed member of the Florida Bar.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Prior civil litigation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Take and defend depositions
• Draft and argue dispositive motions
• Attend hearings, mediations, and trials
• Perform legal research and provide analysis of case law
• Prepare pleadings and correspondence
• Communicate with clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel
• Provide exemplary legal counsel to clients

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Strong verbal and written skills

Problem-solving skills

Independent and team-oriented

Education

Florida Bar admission

Job description

Cole, Scott & Kissane seeks an associate attorney to join our Medical Malpractice group in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This role defends doctors, hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care providers.

Responsibilities include taking depositions, drafting dispositive motions, and appearing at hearings, mediations, and trials, with a focus on legal research and client communication. Florida Bar admission and civil litigation experience are required.