Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney — Hybrid (Scottsdale)

Sono Bello; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

401K

EAP

PTO & Paid Holidays

Job summary

Sono Bello is seeking a Staff Attorney to defend medical malpractice claims and support contract review, legal research, and regulatory compliance. The hybrid role requires 3 days onsite in Scottsdale, AZ, reporting to the SVP of Legal and Regulatory. You will collaborate with physicians, insurers, and leadership to reduce risk and drive compliant outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have a JD, active U.S. license, experience in malpractice defense, and strong research and writing skills to interpret

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and good standing.
• Experience defending medical malpractice claims in litigation and arbitration.
• Strong research, writing, advocacy, and analytical skills with medical records interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical malpractice claims, lawsuits, and arbitrations through all phases.
• Develop defense strategies with outside counsel and evaluate liability and damages.
• Investigate claims with medical teams; review records and identify evidence and experts.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and arbitration submissions; participate in proceedings as allowed.
• Oversee outside counsel, budgets, deadlines, and reporting with insurers and brokers.
• Evaluate settlements and participate in mediations and negotiations.
• Maintain case tracking and monitor legal developments impacting the company.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation strategy

Multistate practice

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Sono Bello is seeking a Staff Attorney to defend medical malpractice claims and support contract review, legal research, and regulatory compliance. The hybrid role requires 3 days onsite in Scottsdale, AZ, reporting to the SVP of Legal and Regulatory. You will collaborate with physicians, insurers, and leadership to reduce risk and drive compliant outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have a JD, active U.S. license, experience in malpractice defense, and strong research and writing skills to interpret