Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney

Jobot; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney with 5–15 years of experience to join its litigation team. The ideal candidate will be barred in NJ and PA, with strong defense experience in medical malpractice and broader insurance defense involving medical records or professional liability.

This fully remote opportunity offers exposure to sophisticated medical malpractice matters, collaboration with a skilled team, and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• New Jersey Bar admission is required.
• 5–15 years of insurance defense and/or medical malpractice experience.
• Medical malpractice experience strongly preferred.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing medical records is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Defend medical malpractice and healthcare-related litigation matters.
• Review and analyze medical records and claim files.
• Evaluate liability, causation, damages, and potential exposure.
• Develop defense strategy from initial evaluation through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and analyze applicable case law.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Work with medical experts and other professionals.
• Participate in hearings, mediations, conferences, and trial preparation.
• Communicate with insurance carriers, healthcare professionals, clients, experts, and opposing counsel.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Analytical skills

Litigation skills

Client service skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

New Jersey Bar admission

Job description

Job details

Healthcare Defense Attorney | Must be barred in NJ & PA | Remote

Salary: $160,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us

• Must be barred in PA & NJ
• Fully Remote

Client overview

Our client is a highly established litigation firm with more than a century of experience representing healthcare organizations, medical professionals, insurance carriers, businesses, and other clients in sophisticated legal matters.

The firm's insurance and litigation attorneys have extensive experience defending professionals, healthcare organizations, directors and officers, financial enterprises, and other clients in complex liability matters.

The practice takes a comprehensive approach to defense — thoroughly evaluating claim files and medical records, assessing liability and exposure, pursuing resolution when appropriate, and developing an aggressive trial strategy when necessary.

Why join us

• Fully remote opportunity
• Join an established and nationally respected defense practice
• Sophisticated medical malpractice and healthcare litigation
• Work with complex medical records, liability issues, and expert testimony
• Opportunity to handle matters for established insurance carrier clients
• Strong emphasis on both strategic resolution and trial advocacy
• Experienced and collaborative litigation team
• Competitive compensation of $170,000–$200,000
• Opportunity for attorneys with broader insurance defense experience to transition further into medical malpractice

Position

Our client is seeking a Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney with 5–15 years of experience to join its litigation team.

The ideal candidate will have direct medical malpractice defense experience; however, the firm is also interested in attorneys with broader insurance defense experience involving medical records, healthcare claims, professional liability, or medically complex matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced defense attorney who enjoys analyzing complicated factual records, working with experts, developing litigation strategy, and advocating for clients through all stages of a matter.

Responsibilities

• Defend medical malpractice and healthcare-related litigation matters
• Review and analyze medical records and claim files
• Evaluate liability, causation, damages, and potential exposure
• Develop defense strategy from initial evaluation through resolution
• Conduct legal research and analyze applicable case law
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and other litigation documents
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Work with medical experts and other professionals
• Participate in hearings, mediations, conferences, and trial preparation
• Communicate with insurance carriers, healthcare professionals, clients, experts, and opposing counsel
• Pursue appropriate early resolutions while maintaining a strong trial strategy

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• New Jersey Bar admission required
• 5–15 years of insurance defense and/or medical malpractice experience
• Medical malpractice experience strongly preferred
• Experience reviewing and analyzing medical records highly valued
• Professional liability or healthcare litigation experience a plus
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and litigation skills
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated matters
• Strong communication and client-service skills

Equal Opportunity Employment

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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