Medical Malpractice Attorney

Jobot; Kendall (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a dynamic Litigation Attorney with a medical malpractice background to join our national law firm. You will manage all aspects of cases from inception to resolution, including strategy, discovery, motions, trial and appeal, working in a fast-paced team.

Required: Juris Doctorate, active FL Bar, at least two years of litigation experience, strong research and writing, and excellent negotiation and communication skills. We offer robust benefits and a career-minded environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Active Florida bar in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years of litigation experience, preferably in medical malpractice.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Proven track record in court and managing complex litigation.
• Excellent negotiation, client relations, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of medical malpractice litigation, including research, pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiations, trial preparation, and trial.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case strategies and stay updated on laws and regulations.
• Draft and review pleadings, briefs, motions, appeals, and legal opinions.
• Represent clients in court, argue motions, attend depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Negotiate settlements and advise clients on their legal rights and obligations.
• Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to provide guidance and support.
• Maintain client relationships with utmost confidentiality and ethics.

Skills

Litigation experience

Medical malpractice

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Client relations

Oral advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal research software

Job description

Salary: $130,000 - $195,000 per year

Job details:

Medical Malpractice / $$$ / National Law Firm / Great Benefits!

We are seeking a dynamic, highly skilled Litigation Attorney to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a fast-paced, result-oriented legal team. The ideal candidate will have a background in medical malpractice, along with excellent legal research and writing skills. The candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of a case from inception to resolution, including litigation strategy, discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeal.

Why join us?

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Handle all aspects of medical malpractice litigation, including research, drafting pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiations, trial preparation, and trial.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case strategies and to stay updated on current laws and regulations.
• Draft and review various legal documents such as pleadings, briefs, motions, appeals, and legal opinions.
• Represent clients in court and argue motions, attend depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Negotiate settlements for legal disputes and advise clients on their legal rights and obligations.
• Foster and maintain client relationships while ensuring the utmost confidentiality and adherence to professional ethics.
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys and paralegals, providing guidance and support as needed.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Must be a member in good standing with the FL state bar.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a litigation attorney, preferably in medical malpractice.
• Demonstrated experience in legal research and writing, with a strong ability to draft and interpret legal documents.
• Proven track record of representing clients in court and managing complex litigation cases.
• Exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to resolve disputes in the best interest of the client.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make sound legal judgments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and team members.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in legal research software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.