Medical Malpractice Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K + profit sharing

Paid licensure/Bar dues

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Medical Malpractice Attorney with 8+ years of litigation experience, preferably in medical malpractice, to join our Lancaster, PA team. The role offers hybrid or in-office flexibility, a strong caseload, and opportunities to expand practice areas while handling high-value matters.

Responsibilities include managing cases through resolution, drafting filings, taking depositions, and adversarial court appearances.

Qualifications

• JD is required and Pennsylvania Bar license is active.
• 8+ years of litigation experience, with medical malpractice preferred.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and courtroom skills.

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

Legal writing

Analytical

Courtoom skills

Education

JD

Job description

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

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

A bit about us

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.

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

In addition to a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity, the firm offers a comprehensive benefits package:

• 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

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