Medical Malpractice Attorney

Ascendion; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendion in Philadelphia is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney to join its established trial practice handling catastrophic personal injury and medical malpractice matters. You will lead high-stakes litigation, supervise case management, and contribute to strategy with experienced trial lawyers in a demanding on-site environment.

The role emphasizes advocacy in complex cases against large defendants, with a focus on significant damages and life-changing outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

• 7–15 years of legal experience.
• Strong experience in catastrophic personal injury and/or medical malpractice.
• Plaintiff-side or defense-side experience will be considered.
• Experience handling complex litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Join a Philadelphia trial practice handling sophisticated, high-stakes litigation.
• Work on catastrophic injury and medical malpractice matters.
• Collaborate with a team of accomplished trial attorneys to manage complex cases.

Skills

Litigation strategy

Legal research

Legal writing

Case management

Job description

We're Hiring: Senior Litigation Attorney (Law Firms)

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Experience: 7–15 Years

Practice Area: Catastrophic Personal Injury / Medical Malpractice

Work Arrangement: On-Site (Philadelphia-based)

I'm recruiting for an experienced Litigation Attorney to join a well-established Philadelphia trial practice handling sophisticated, high-stakes litigation.

This is an opportunity for an attorney who wants to work on complex cases involving catastrophic injuries, medical negligence, and life-changing consequences for individuals and families.

The practice has built a strong reputation for its litigation work, handling challenging matters against major corporations, healthcare institutions, and other well-resourced defendants.

What Makes This Opportunity Interesting?

• Work on significant catastrophic injury and medical malpractice matters.
• Exposure to complex, high-value litigation and substantial damages claims.
• Join an established team of accomplished trial attorneys.
• Handle meaningful cases involving serious injuries, wrongful death, and medical negligence.
• Opportunity to contribute to sophisticated litigation within a respected Philadelphia practice.

What We're Looking For:

• 7–15 years of legal experience.
• Strong experience in catastrophic personal injury litigation and/or medical malpractice.
• Plaintiff-side or defense-side experience will be considered.
• Experience handling complex litigation matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and case management skills.
• Ability to manage sophisticated matters and work effectively within a litigation team.