Medical Malpractice Defense Litigator - Hybrid, 4+ yrs

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Shumaker Loop & Kendrick seeks a highly motivated Medical Malpractice Litigation Associate with a minimum of four years of defense experience to join our team in Charlotte, North Carolina. The role offers the opportunity to represent physicians, hospitals, health systems, and other health care professionals in complex malpractice and professional liability matters.

The position is based in Charlotte with a hybrid work arrangement; periodic in-office collaboration and meetings are required to

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and active NC Bar in good standing.
• Minimum 4 years of litigation experience; medical malpractice defense preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Defend health care providers and institutions in medical malpractice and professional liability litigation.
• Assist with cases through all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, mediation, and trial.
• Analyze medical records and coordinate with expert witnesses and consulting physicians.
• Draft persuasive motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Participate in witness preparation, expert development, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Collaborate with clients, insurers, risk management professionals, and health care administrators on defense strategies.
• Assist in responding to regulatory investigations and licensing matters.
• Support senior attorneys on case strategy and litigation management.
• Manage caseload efficiently while meeting deadlines and billing requirements.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor degree (ABA-accredited)

Job description

Shumaker Loop & Kendrick seeks a highly motivated Medical Malpractice Litigation Associate with a minimum of four years of defense experience to join our team in Charlotte, North Carolina. The role offers the opportunity to represent physicians, hospitals, health systems, and other health care professionals in complex malpractice and professional liability matters.

The position is based in Charlotte with a hybrid work arrangement; periodic in-office collaboration and meetings are required to