Medical Malpractice Defense Litigator — Early Trial Exposure

Distinct | North America; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct Recruitment seeks a Litigation Associate for a West Palm Beach-based insurance defense firm specializing in medical malpractice.

The role emphasizes reading complex medical records, managing depositions, and building cases from presuit through resolution, with hybrid work and a salary range of $125,000 to $200,000.

Early exposure to depositions and direct client contact is offered, alongside opportunities to draft motions, retain experts, and participate in mediation and trial prep.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience
• Medical malpractice experience is a plus but strong defense litigators are welcome
• Patience with complex records and a methodical approach to chronologies
• Good judgment in front of clients

Responsibilities

• Caseload of medical malpractice defense matters from presuit through resolution
• Working closely with defendant physicians and nurses, and handling depositions
• Retaining and preparing expert witnesses
• Drafting and arguing motions
• Mediation and trial preparation, with trial involvement as cases go the distance

Job description

Distinct Recruitment seeks a Litigation Associate for a West Palm Beach-based insurance defense firm specializing in medical malpractice.

The role emphasizes reading complex medical records, managing depositions, and building cases from presuit through resolution, with hybrid work and a salary range of $125,000 to $200,000.

Early exposure to depositions and direct client contact is offered, alongside opportunities to draft motions, retain experts, and participate in mediation and trial prep.