Medical Malpractice Litigation Attorney

Product Pulse; Orange (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Product Pulse seeks an experienced attorney to manage all aspects of case work and to present cases at trial and arbitration. The ideal candidate has in-depth knowledge of medicine, law, and medical malpractice litigation and can develop effective case strategy.

Responsibilities include formulating discovery strategies, coordinating with Claims, preparing for trials, attending court appearances, and mentoring other attorneys while ensuring cost-effective defense of assignments.

Qualifications

• J.D. Degree is required.
• Medical Malpractice litigation experience is required.
• License to practice law in California is required.

Responsibilities

• Formulating discovery and investigation strategy.
• Prepare and respond to discovery.
• Attend court appearances and arbitratons.
• Prepare lawsuits for trial/arbitration and motions.
• Share knowledge with all attorneys and ensure cost-effective defense.
• Represent physicians at depositions in depo-only cases.

Skills

Case management

Trial preparation

Legal research

Litigation strategy

Education

J.D. Degree

Job description

Responsible for all aspects of case management and presenting cases at trial and arbitration. An experienced attorney with in-depth knowledge of medicine, law and issues related to medical malpractice litigation with the skill to develop effective case strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the trial attorney and actively participates in: Formulating discovery and investigation strategy
• Obtaining concurrence with Claims Specialist on defense preparation
• Preparing and responding to discovery
• Attending court appearances
• Preparing lawsuits for trial/arbitration
• Preparing motions as requested
• Share knowledge and information with all attorneys
• Ensure cost effective work-up and overall defense of assignments
• Respond to "hotline" inquiries from the Claims Department
• Assist trial/lead attorneys with preparation of reports to Claims at all stages of litigation to ensure timely reporting and completion of case work-up
• Comply with the Defense Attorney Guidelines
• Represent physicians at deposition in "Depo-only" cases

Education and/or Experience:

• J.D. Degree
• Medical Malpractice litigation experience
• License to practice law in California

Job Details:

Responsible for all aspects of case management and presenting cases at trial and arbitration. An experienced attorney with in-depth knowledge of medicine, law and issues related to medical malpractice litigation with the skill to develop effective case strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the trial attorney and actively participates in: Formulating discovery and investigation strategy
• Obtaining concurrence with Claims Specialist on defense preparation
• Preparing and responding to discovery
• Attending court appearances
• Preparing lawsuits for trial/arbitration
• Preparing motions as requested
• Share knowledge and information with all attorneys
• Ensure cost effective work-up and overall defense of assignments
• Respond to "hotline" inquiries from the Claims Department
• Assist trial/lead attorneys with preparation of reports to Claims at all stages of litigation to ensure timely reporting and completion of case work-up
• Comply with the Defense Attorney Guidelines
• Represent physicians at deposition in "Depo-only" cases

Education and/or Experience:

• J.D. Degree
• Medical Malpractice litigation experience
• License to practice law in California