Medical Malpractice Attorney

plug-legal; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Full benefits package

401(k)

Job summary

plug-legal, a well-established regional defense firm, is seeking a medical malpractice associate to join their New Jersey office on a hybrid basis. The role involves defending complex medical malpractice matters through trial and appeal, developing litigation strategies, and managing a busy caseload.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of relevant defense litigation experience and an active NJ bar license. The position offers a competitive base salary starting from $100,000, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of defense litigation experience, ideally in medical malpractice and/or general liability.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload.

Responsibilities

• Defend complex medical malpractice matters through trial and appeal.
• Draft dispositive motions and trial briefs.
• Advise clients on risk assessment and exposure.

Skills

Defense litigation experience

Legal research

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Client relationship management

Education

Active NJ bar license in good standing

Job description

The role

A well-established regional defense firm is looking for a medical malpractice associate to join their New Jersey office on a hybrid basis. You'll work across complex med mal cases from inception through trial, with real courtroom exposure and a varied caseload including mediations, arbitrations, depositions, and hearings.

What you'll be doing

Defending complex medical malpractice matters through to trial and appeal, developing litigation strategy, drafting dispositive motions and trial briefs, managing discovery and expert witness preparation, advising clients on risk assessment and exposure, building direct client relationships, reviewing complex medical records, expert testimony, and scientific evidence

What we're looking for

2–5 years of defense litigation experience, ideally in medical malpractice and/or general liability, active NJ bar licence in good standing (required) Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills with the ability to manage a busy caseload, prior experience representing hospitals, physicians, insurers, or healthcare systems is a plus, ability to travel for court and client meetings as needed

What's on offer

Competitive base salary from $100,000+, bonus, and a full benefits package including medical and 401(k). The firm has over 100 legal professionals across 13 offices and is continuing to grow.