Medical Malpractice Attorney

Jobot; Lincoln (NE); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 145.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Descripción de la vacante

Jobot in Lincoln, NE seeks an experienced Medical Malpractice Attorney to defend healthcare professionals in complex litigation from initial evaluation through trial. You will manage a diverse caseload, develop evidence-based litigation strategies, and work closely with clients and insurers.

The ideal candidate has a JD, bar admission, and at least five years in medical malpractice or healthcare defense, with strong deposition, negotiation, and writing skills; a collaborative, ethical,

Formación

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active bar in good standing.
• At least 5 years of attorney experience in medical malpractice or healthcare defense.
• Strong civil litigation background including depositions, discovery, motions, and trial preparation.
• Excellent research, writing, advocacy, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to interpret medical records and collaborate with experts.

Responsabilidades

• Manage a caseload of medical malpractice and healthcare defense matters from inception through resolution.
• Represent healthcare providers and insured clients in professional negligence disputes.
• Evaluate allegations, review medical records, and develop litigation strategies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, treating providers, and experts.
• Coordinate with medical experts to assess standards of care and causation.
• Handle motion practice, court appearances, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Participate in trials and provide case assessments to clients and insurers.
• Maintain case files and uphold professional ethics and confidentiality.

Conocimientos

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Negotiation skills

Case management

Educación

Juris Doctor

Descripción del empleo

Medical Malpractice Attorney

$120000 - $145000 per year | Lincoln, NE | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

Build your career at the intersection of law and medicine as a Permanent Medical Malpractice Attorney. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced litigator eager to defend healthcare professionals and organizations in complex, high-stakes disputes.

You will develop defense strategies, tackle challenging medical and legal issues, and guide cases from initial evaluation through trial. Bring your advocacy skills, sound judgment, and commitment to client service to a practice focused on medical liability and healthcare defense.

Why join us?

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of medical malpractice, medical negligence defense, and related healthcare litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Represent healthcare providers, medical professionals, and other insured clients in professional negligence, insurance defense, and general liability disputes.
• Evaluate allegations, review medical records, analyze liability and damages, and develop practical, evidence-based litigation strategies.
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, responses, and other litigation documents.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, treating providers, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses.
• Identify, retain, and collaborate with medical experts to assess standards of care, causation, damages, and defense theories.
• Handle motion practice, court appearances, hearings, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Participate in trials, including witness preparation, examination strategy, evidentiary analysis, and presentation of the defense.
• Provide timely, clear case assessments and recommendations to clients, insurers, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate case files, meet court deadlines, and uphold professional ethics and confidentiality requirements.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the applicable state bar.
• At least 5 years of attorney experience in medical malpractice, medical negligence, healthcare defense, medical liability, or equivalent litigation work.
• Strong background in civil litigation, with relevant experience in insurance defense, professional negligence, healthcare litigation, or general liability.
• Demonstrated experience taking and defending depositions, handling discovery, drafting substantive motions, and preparing cases for trial.
• Excellent legal research, legal writing, oral advocacy, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to interpret complex medical records and collaborate effectively with medical professionals and expert witnesses.
• Sound litigation judgment and the ability to assess risk, develop defense strategies, and communicate actionable recommendations.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines.
• A collaborative approach, professional integrity, and a commitment to delivering responsive, high-quality client service.
• Trial experience and increasing responsibility in complex medical negligence defense matters are highly valued.

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.