Medical Malpractice Attorney

Cole, Scott & Kissane; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, disability, and life保险

401(k) with employer matching

20 days paid time off

Parental leave

CSK Learning Series

In-office Lunch and Learns

Diverse, inclusive, team-oriented work

Job summary

Cole, Scott & Kissane is seeking an associate attorney to join our Medical Malpractice group in Florida. The role involves defending doctors, hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care providers.

Responsibilities include taking depositions, drafting motions, attending hearings, mediations, and trials, along with rigorous legal research and client communication. A strong emphasis on independent work and teamwork is required to excel in this collaborative practice.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in Florida (Florida Bar).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills evident in advocacy and client interactions.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities for case strategy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Prior civil litigation experience is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Perform legal research and provide analysis of case law.
• Prepare pleadings and correspondence.
• Communicate with clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel.
• Provide exemplary legal counsel to clients.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Civil litigation experience

Job description

Cole, Scott & Kissane seeks an associate attorney to join our Medical Malpractice group. Our Medical Malpractice attorneys defend doctors, hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care providers and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Take and defend depositions
• Draft and argue dispositive motions
• Attend hearings, mediations, and trials
• Perform legal research and provide analysis of case law
• Prepare pleadings and correspondence
• Communicate with clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel
• Provide exemplary legal counsel to clients

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed member of the Florida Bar
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Prior civil litigation experience required

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation, with Monthly Revenue-Based Bonus potential for associates, and End-of-Year Bonus
• Full Benefits Package, with choices from among several Health, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance Plans
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• 20 days of Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Professional Development with our "CSK Learning Series" and In-Office Lunch and Learns
• Diverse, Inclusive, Supportive, and Team-Oriented Work Environment

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