Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney — Hands-On Litigation

Gfeller Laurie LLP; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Gfeller Laurie LLP in West Hartford, Connecticut seeks a Civil Defense Medical Malpractice Litigation Associate Attorney with 3+ years of experience to join its Healthcare and Professional Liability practice group. This role offers meaningful courtroom, deposition, and case strategy experience within a collaborative, mentorship‑driven environment.

You will handle day‑to‑day case management, draft pleadings, conduct depositions, and work closely with partners to advance complex medical

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in Connecticut.
• 3+ years of civil defense medical malpractice litigation experience.
• Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Additional state bar admission(s) a plus (NY, NJ, MA, PA, or VT preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of medical malpractice defense and healthcare professional liability matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend court conferences, hearings, and mediations.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to develop case strategy.
• Maintain strong client communication and deliver high-quality legal work.

Skills

Courtroom litigation

Deposition experience

Legal research

Client communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Admitted to practice in Connecticut

Job description

Gfeller Laurie LLP in West Hartford, Connecticut seeks a Civil Defense Medical Malpractice Litigation Associate Attorney with 3+ years of experience to join its Healthcare and Professional Liability practice group. This role offers meaningful courtroom, deposition, and case strategy experience within a collaborative, mentorship‑driven environment.

You will handle day‑to‑day case management, draft pleadings, conduct depositions, and work closely with partners to advance complex medical