Medical Malpractice Defense Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP in Dallas, TX is seeking an associate attorney for a medical malpractice defense role. The position emphasizes drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, and arguing motions, with deposition experience valued.

The candidate should demonstrate strong writing, analytical, and project management skills, able to work independently or in a team within a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience defending and litigating medical malpractice lawsuits.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Project management ability; capable of independent and team work.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Draft and argue motions.
• Take and defend depositions.

Skills

Medical malpractice

Litigation experience

Legal drafting

Deposition practice

Motion practice

Project management

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

• The firm advises a wide range of healthcare providers, including hospitals, physicians, nurses, and clinics, on matters in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings.


• Lewis Brisbois handles medical malpractice actions across diverse areas such as obstetrics, emergency medicine, surgery, cardiology, oncology, and dentistry.


• The role's responsibilities include drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions.


• Candidates are preferred to have experience defending and litigating medical malpractice lawsuits, demonstrating strong writing and analytical skills, project management ability, and capacity for both independent and team work.


• The position supports a hybrid work arrangement.