Medical Malpractice Attorney (Defense Side) - Associate or Counsel

LHH; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Medical Malpractice Attorney for its Nashville office. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in healthcare liability defense litigation. Responsibilities include representing healthcare clients and conducting legal research. Competitive compensation based on experience is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in healthcare liability defense litigation.
• Admission to Tennessee bar in good standing or ability to become licensed in Tennessee.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in defense of malpractice and healthcare liability claims.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Appear in court as necessary.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school

Job description

Medical Malpractice Attorney (Defense Side) - Associate or Counsel

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LHH Recruitment Solutions is working with the Nashville office of a highly regarded AmLaw firm to recruit an experienced healthcare liability litigator for the firm's medical malpractice defense group. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience with healthcare liability defense litigation.

More experienced attorneys are encouraged to apply. Compensation is highly competitive and commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent doctors, hospitals, and long term care industry clients in defense of malpractice and healthcare liability claims.
• Conduct legal research and writing; draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Take and defend depositions
• Appear in court as necessary

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Admission to Tennessee bar in good standing, or ability to become licensed in Tennessee
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Please apply below to be considered for this position. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.