Medical Malpractice Attorney

Law firm; Bala Cynwyd (PA); Presencial; USD 130 000 - 225 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Law firm in the Northeast is seeking a Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney to join its litigation team, defending healthcare providers in medical malpractice matters and related professional liability work.

The ideal candidate brings strong litigation skills, sound judgment, and the ability to analyze complex medical evidence and develop effective defense strategies for discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.

Qualificações

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Experience in medical malpractice defense, healthcare liability, or professional liability.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to interpret medical records and work effectively with medical experts.
• Deposition, motion practice, and courtroom experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters.

Responsabilidades

• Handle medical malpractice defense matters from initial case assessment through discovery, settlement, and trial.
• Review medical records, develop factual chronologies, and evaluate issues involving standard of care, causation, and damages.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, briefs, and case evaluations.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, treating providers, and medical experts.
• Work with medical experts to evaluate claims, prepare reports, and develop testimony.
• Represent clients at court appearances, hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Communicate with clients and insurance representatives regarding case developments, strategy, and potential exposure.
• Collaborate with other attorneys on trial preparation while managing deadlines and an active caseload.

Conhecimentos

Litigation experience

Analytical skills

Oral advocacy

Medical records interpretation

Formação académica

J.D. from an accredited law school

Descrição da oferta de emprego

My client, a well respected law firm with several offices in the Northeast, is looking for a Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney to join the litigation team. This position focuses on defending healthcare providers in medical malpractice matters, with opportunities to handle related nursing home and professional liability litigation.

The ideal candidate brings strong litigation skills, sound judgment, and the ability to analyze complex medical evidence and develop effective defense strategies.

Responsibilities

• Handle medical malpractice defense matters from initial case assessment through discovery, settlement, and trial.
• Review medical records, develop factual chronologies, and evaluate issues involving standard of care, causation, and damages.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, briefs, and case evaluations.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, treating providers, and medical experts.
• Work with medical experts to evaluate claims, prepare reports, and develop testimony.
• Represent clients at court appearances, hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Communicate with clients and insurance representatives regarding case developments, strategy, and potential exposure.
• Collaborate with other attorneys on trial preparation while managing deadlines and an active caseload.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Litigation experience, preferably in medical malpractice defense, healthcare liability, or professional liability.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to interpret medical records and work effectively with medical experts.
• Deposition, motion practice, and courtroom experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters.
• A client-focused approach and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Salary and Compensation

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Base salary ranges from $130,000 – $225,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidates.