Medical Malpractice Attorney

Cole, Scott & Kissane; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Health insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development

Lunch and learns

Diverse, inclusive work environment

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing dispositive motions, attending hearings, mediations, and trials, performing legal research, preparing pleadings and correspondence, and communicating with clients and expert witnesses.

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.

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 and written communication

Problem-solving

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Florida Bar admission

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