Medical Malpractice Attorney

Jobtailor; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced attorney to manage and defend medical malpractice matters in New Jersey from intake to resolution. You will handle depositions, motions, arbitrations, and court appearances while coordinating with clients, insurers, and opposing counsel.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of defense experience, strong research and writing skills, and a proven ability to manage large caseloads and tight deadlines, with a commitment to ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of medical malpractice defense experience.
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and other complex assignments.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a large caseload and day-to-day case tasks.
• Strong desire to learn and grow in the legal profession.
• Experience billing for your time.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a comprehensive caseload of medical malpractice claims from initial assessment to final resolution.
• Consult with experts to assess the standard of care and determine whether a breach occurred.
• Identify, research, and analyze complex legal issues and conflicting legal opinions.
• Communicate with clients, insurance company contacts, and opposing counsel to facilitate case progression and address concerns.
• Prioritize assignments and competing deadlines.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Represent clients in arbitration proceedings.
• Argue motions to secure favorable rulings.
• Attend in-person and virtual court appearances.
• Collaborate with attorneys, staff members, and partners on legal projects.

Skills

Legal Research

Case Analysis

Mediation

Arbitration

Deposition Defense

Motion Argumentation

Court Representation

Billing for Time

Job description

• Manage and oversee a comprehensive caseload of medical malpractice claims from initial assessment to final resolution
• Consult with experts to assess the standard of care and determine whether a breach occurred
• Identify, research, and analyze complex legal issues and conflicting legal opinions
• Communicate with clients, insurance company contacts, and opposing counsel to facilitate case progression and address concerns
• Prioritize assignments and competing deadlines
• Take and defend depositions
• Represent clients in arbitration proceedings
• Argue motions to secure favorable rulings
• Attend in-person and virtual court appearances
• Collaborate with attorneys, staff members, and partners on legal projects

Requirements

• 3+ years of medical malpractice defense experience
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and other complex assignments
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to manage a large caseload and day-to-day case tasks
• Strong desire to learn and grow in the legal profession
• Experience billing for your time

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing medical malpractice claims, including conducting depositions, mediations, and arbitrations, while effectively communicating with clients and legal professionals. Strong analytical and research skills are essential for assessing legal issues and ensuring case progression.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Medical Malpractice Defense Experience
• Deposition Handling
• Research and Writing Skills
• Case Management
• Client Communication

Hard Skills

• Legal Research
• Case Analysis
• Mediation
• Arbitration
• Deposition Defense
• Motion Argumentation
• Court Representation
• Billing for Time

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Prioritization
• Desire to Learn

Industry Keywords

• Medical Malpractice
• Legal Issues
• Standard of Care
• Breach of Duty
• Legal Opinions