Medical Malpractice Partner

Lewis Brisbois; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois in Tampa, FL is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Healthcare & Medical Malpractice Practice. The ideal candidate should have at least seven years of experience in representing healthcare providers, strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. Preferably, candidates should be admitted in Florida and have experience defending nursing homes and malpractice lawsuits. The firm offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits including medical, dental, and 401k with employer match.

Qualifications

• At least seven years of experience representing healthcare providers.
• Admitted to practice in Florida.
• Ability to draft and respond to discovery and pleadings.

Responsibilities

• Draft and argue motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Strong writing and analytical skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Experience in healthcare law

Experience defending medical malpractice lawsuits

Job description

Overview

The Tampa, FL office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Healthcare & Medical Malpractice Practice.

The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in Florida and have at least seven (7) years of experience representing healthcare providers in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings. Experience defending nursing homes and medical malpractice lawsuits is required. A portable book of business is preferred, but not required.

Lewis Brisbois represents healthcare providers, including hospitals, physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, mental healthcare counselors, pharmacists, dentists, podiatrists, clinics, convalescent homes, and other industry representatives in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings. The firm also handles medical malpractice actions in numerous areas, including obstetrics, emergency medicine, surgery, cardiology, general practice, pulmonary medicine, nursing, orthopedics, neurology, oncology, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, genetics testing, radiology, dentistry and podiatry. Our healthcare practice offers more than 200 attorneys, making us one of the largest healthcare practices in the country.

Qualified candidates will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting, and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions Candidates must have strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Although we would prefer that you have some experience in healthcare law, we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any litigation arena. If you have substantive litigation experience, a demonstrated interest in healthcare law, and are looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, we invite you to apply.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k with employer match.