Medical Malpractice Attorney

Jobot; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K + profit sharing

CLE, Bar dues fully covered

Reimbursement for mobile device

Job summary

Jobot, a well-established full-service law firm in Lancaster, PA, seeks a Medical Malpractice Attorney (8+ years) to handle high-stakes defense work with autonomy and a supportive team.

Hybrid or in-office flexibility, 1,800 annual billable hours, and strong growth potential accompany a compensation range of $140,000–$180,000 per year, plus bonus opportunity.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of litigation experience, medical malpractice strongly preferred.
• Strong legal writing and analytical abilities are required.
• Courtroom skills and effective advocacy are essential.
• Ability to manage a full caseload independently.
• Professional, client-focused, and team-oriented demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical malpractice cases from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare matters for trial and participate in court proceedings.
• Communicate with clients, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal staff.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Courtroom skills

Independent caseload management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

PA Bar admission

Job description

Medical Malpractice Attorney (8+ Yrs) | 1,800 Hours | Lancaster, PA

We are a well-established, full-service law firm with a strong litigation presence in Pennsylvania. Our team is known for delivering high-quality legal representation in complex and high-stakes matters, with a particular strength in medical malpractice defense.

We pride ourselves on a collaborative culture, hands-on case involvement, and providing our attorneys with the resources and autonomy needed to do their best work.

Salary: $140,000 - $180,000 per year

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to step into a high-level medical malpractice practice with meaningful responsibility, long-term stability, and real growth potential.

What sets this role apart:

• Hybrid or in-office flexibility


• 1,800 annual billable hour requirement (balanced for quality of life)


• Ability to expand your practice as you wish- develop new niches, clients, or specialties


• Bonus opportunity in addition to base compensation


• Complex, high-value litigation with courtroom exposure


• Autonomy + support: run your own matters with a strong team behind you


• Direct client interaction and strategic involvement


• Collegial, professional environment with low turnover

Responsibilities

• Manage medical malpractice cases from inception through resolution


• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery


• Take and defend depositions


• Prepare matters for trial and participate in court proceedings


• Communicate with clients, experts, and opposing counsel


• Collaborate with attorneys and legal staff

Qualifications

• JD and active Pennsylvania Bar license


• 8+ years of litigation experience (medical malpractice strongly preferred)


• Strong legal writing, analytical, and courtroom skills


• Ability to manage a full caseload independently


• Professional, client-focused, and team-oriented

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance


• Short-term and long-term disability insurance


• 401K + profit sharing


• CLE, licensing & Bar dues fully covered


• Reimbursement for mobile device per firm policy


• Reimbursement for firm and client-related expenses


• Payment of legal association dues per firm practice

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.

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.