Medical Malpractice Attorney

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking an experienced Attorney to join our Medical Malpractice department in Birmingham, AL. The Attorney will handle a heavy, complex caseload from pre-litigation through trial, joining an established team within a leading consumer rights firm.

Responsibilities include drafting and filing litigation documents, guiding clients, and coordinating with expert witnesses, depositions, mediations, and trial appearances. Alabama bar in good standing required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of personal injury litigation experience, ideally medical negligence or malpractice.
• Active AL State Bar license in good standing.
• Law degree from an accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Handle a heavy and complex medical malpractice caseload from intake through trial.
• Draft and file litigation documents including pleadings, discovery, motions, and memoranda.
• Guide clients through the case process and coordinate with experts.
• Attend depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation and appearances.

Skills

Litigation

Medical malpractice

Client service

Oral advocacy

Writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.

Summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking an experienced Attorney to join our growing Medical Malpractice department. The Medical Malpractice Attorney will handle and support a heavy and complex case-load of cases from pre-litigation, litigation, trial prep and trial. This is an opportunity to join an established practice group and one of our top producing teams. This position would sit in our Birmingham, AL office.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day handling of medical malpractice cases from intake through resolution, including trial
• Drafting and filing of litigation documents to include pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memorandum
• Guide clients through the case process
• Interaction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits
• Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances and trial

Qualifications

• Law degree from a fully accredited law school
• An active member in good standing with the AL State Bar Association
• 5+ years of personal injury litigation experience, ideally involving medical negligence/malpractice, catastrophic injury, and/or nursing home matters
• Ability to manage high volume
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills

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Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

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