Medical Malpractice Defense Litigation Senior Associate

Hridayananda Advisory; Concord (NH); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hridayananda Advisory in Concord, NH seeks a Medical Malpractice Defense Litigation Senior Associate to lead matters from inception to resolution. The role offers in‑office four days per week to start with a feasible hybrid model later, and a compensation package including base salary of $115,000–$125,000 plus an associate bonus program and strong benefits.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years of defense experience, readiness to take full file ownership, and the ability to handle strategy,

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of medical malpractice defense litigation experience.
• Full file responsibility from inception to resolution.
• Trial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Defend medical malpractice cases from start to finish.
• Own assigned files and litigation strategy.
• Manage discovery, depositions, motions, and hearings.
• Collaborate with clients, insurers, opposing counsel, and experts.
• Prepare for trial and participate in trials as allowed.
• Handle a substantial caseload in a busy defense practice.

Skills

Litigation

Medical malpractice

Trial experience

Research writing

Client service

Job description

Medical Malpractice Defense Litigation Senior Associate

ROLE: MEDICAL MALPRACTICE DEFENSE LITIGATION SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Location: Concord, NH (Office/Hybrid — in-office minimum 4 days/week
to start, some flexibility for remote 3-4 days/week thereafter)
Compensation: $115,000 – $125,000+ base + associate bonus program
(strong performance bonuses ~$10,000+) + excellent benefits
Experience: 3-5+ years

About the Opportunity:
Seeking an experienced Medical Malpractice Defense Litigation Senior
Associate. Must be able to handle matters from inception through
resolution with full file responsibility. The practice has substantial
existing work and offers a significant long-term leadership and
partnership opportunity, as retiring partners need to transition
established practices to younger attorneys.

Responsibilities:

• – Defend medical malpractice cases from start to finish
• – Assume full responsibility for assigned files and litigation strategy
• – Manage discovery, depositions, motions, hearings, experts, and case preparation
• – Work directly with clients, insurers, opposing counsel, experts, and courts
• – Prepare matters for trial and participate in trials as experience permits
• – Manage a substantial caseload within a busy defense practice

Qualifications:

• – 3-5+ years of medical malpractice defense litigation experience (defense-side required; plaintiff-side backgrounds are not a fit)
• – Experience managing cases from inception through resolution, full file responsibility
• – Trial experience preferred
• – Strong research, writing, advocacy, and client-service skills

Some salary flexibility may be available for the right candidate with additional relevant experience.