Medical Malpractice Defense Litigation Senior Associate

WiseLex BPO; Concord (NH); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

WiseLex BPO in Concord, NH seeks an experienced Medical Malpractice Defense Litigation Senior Associate to join on a hybrid schedule, starting with four days in-office and potential remote flexibility.

The position involves managing complex matters from inception to resolution with full file responsibility, offering a clear leadership and partnership path as retiring partners transition practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in medical malpractice defense litigation required.
• Ability to manage cases independently from inception to resolution.
• Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills with client-service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Defend medical malpractice cases from start to finish with full ownership of files and strategy.
• Manage discovery, depositions, motions, and court hearings; coordinate with experts.
• Collaborate with clients, insurers, opposing counsel, and courts to advance cases.
• Prepare for trials and participate as appropriate based on experience.
• Maintain an active, sizable caseload in a fast-paced defense practice.

Skills

Legal research

Persuasive writing

Advocacy

Client service

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Medical Malpractice Defense Litigation Senior Associate to join our team in Concord, NH, operating under an office/hybrid schedule (minimum 4 days/week in-office to start, with potential flexibility for remote work 3–4 days/week).

This role is designed for an attorney capable of handling complex matters from inception through complete resolution with full file responsibility. The practice features substantial existing workflow and offers a premier long-term leadership and partnership trajectory, as retiring partners transition established practices to incoming attorneys.

Key Responsibilities

Case Lifecycle Management: Defend medical malpractice cases from start to finish, assuming full ownership and accountability for assigned files and litigation strategy.

Discovery & Practice: Manage rigorous discovery, conduct and defend depositions, handle motion practice and court hearings, and oversee expert witness coordination.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Relations: Work directly and collaboratively with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, experts, and the courts.

Trial Preparation: Prepare complex matters for trial and actively participate in trials as experience permits.

Caseload Management: Effectively manage a substantial and active caseload within a fast-paced, high-stakes defense practice.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience: 3 to 5+ years of dedicated medical malpractice defense litigation experience (defense-side background is strictly required; plaintiff-side backgrounds are not a fit).

Autonomy: Demonstrated ability to manage cases independently from inception through resolution with full file responsibility.

Trial Background: Prior trial experience is strongly preferred.

Core Skills: Exceptional legal research, persuasive writing, advocacy, and client-service skills.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $115,000 – $125,000+ base (some salary flexibility available for candidates bringing additional relevant experience).

Performance Bonuses: Lucrative associate bonus program offering strong performance-based bonuses (~$10,000+).

Benefits: Comprehensive, excellent benefit package included.