Medical Malpractice Attorney

Law firm; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Firm in Bala Cynwyd, PA is seeking a Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney to join its litigation team. The role focuses on defending healthcare providers in medical malpractice matters, including related nursing home and professional liability cases.

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

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Experience in medical malpractice defense, healthcare liability or professional liability preferred.
• Strong 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.
• Client-focused approach and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Handle medical malpractice defense matters from initial case assessment through discovery, settlement, and trial.
• Review medical records, develop factual chronologies, and evaluate issues related to standard of care, causation and damages.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions, briefs and case evaluations.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, treating providers and medical experts.
• Collaborate 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 and strategy.
• Coordinate with other attorneys on trial preparation while managing deadlines and caseloads.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Medical records interpretation

Deposition experience

Organizational skills

Client-focused approach

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

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

Base salary ranges from $110,000 – $160,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidates.