Medical Malpractice Attorney

Stealth; New Jersey; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Monmouth County office location

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Stealth, a well-established New Jersey law firm, seeks a Plaintiff's Medical Malpractice Attorney for its Monmouth County office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigator to take substantive case responsibility within a collaborative, client-focused practice.

Responsibilities include managing a plaintiff-side medical malpractice caseload from intake through resolution, working with medical experts, and developing liability and damages theories.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil litigation experience, with plaintiff-side medical malpractice experience strongly preferred.
• Active New Jersey Bar license in good standing.
• Strong writing, deposition, and courtroom skills.
• Comfort working with medical experts and complex medical records.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while working well within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of plaintiff-side medical malpractice matters from intake through resolution.
• Evaluate new cases, work with medical experts, and develop liability and damages theories.
• Conduct depositions, motion practice, and discovery.
• Prepare cases for trial and provide trial support/first-chair opportunities as experience warrants.
• Communicate directly with clients and provide regular case status updates.
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues on litigation strategy.

Skills

Civil litigation

Medical malpractice

Trial preparation

Client communication

Deposition skills

Job description

A well-established New Jersey law firm is seeking a Plaintiff's Medical Malpractice Attorney to join its Monmouth County office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigator to take on substantive case responsibility within a collaborative, client-focused practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of plaintiff-side medical malpractice matters from intake through resolution
• Evaluate new cases, work with medical experts, and develop liability and damages theories
• Conduct depositions, motion practice, and discovery
• Prepare cases for trial and provide trial support/first-chair opportunities as experience warrants
• Communicate directly with clients and provide regular case status updates
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues on litigation strategy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil litigation experience, with plaintiff-side medical malpractice experience strongly preferred
• Active New Jersey Bar license in good standing
• Strong writing, deposition, and courtroom skills
• Comfort working with medical experts and complex medical records
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while working well within a team environment

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and case ownership
• Convenient Monmouth County office location

The annual salary for this position is between $130,000 and $180,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.