Medical Negligence Defense Attorney – Growth & Training

Dinsmore; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Dinsmore in Columbus, Ohio, seeks an attorney to join the Medical Negligence Defense Team within the Tort Practice Group. The role welcomes lawyers at all levels, with training offered; candidates should enjoy writing, research, and complex litigation strategy. Experience drafting and arguing motions, taking depositions, and handling discovery is beneficial; Ohio bar admission is required.

A competitive salary and benefits package with bonus potential up to $45,000 are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, attending court conferences, handling complex discovery and ESI, and preparing cases for trial.
• Ohio bar admission required; out-of-state candidates eligible to sit for the Ohio bar exam will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Join the Medical Negligence Defense Team in the Tort Practice Group.
• Handle litigation tasks including motions, depositions, court conferences, and discovery.
• Assist in trial preparation and case management within medical negligence defense.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Motion drafting

Deposition experience

Court appearances

Discovery management

Job description

Litigation Attorneys – Tort Practice Group – Medical Negligence Defense Team

At Dinsmore, our strength comes from our people. With more than 750 attorneys across 30+ offices nationwide, we are dedicated to building a dynamic, client-focused Firm recognized for excellence. Together we work to build a strong market profile, highlighting our capabilities to clients and attracting talented attorneys and business professionals who seek a supportive environment where they can thrive. Discover how you can grow with us at www.dinsmore.com.

Dinsmore has an immediate opportunity to join an established team dedicated to medical negligence and wrongful death defense litigation in the Columbus, Ohio office. Tort and/or litigation experience is preferred, but not required. We are willing to train a motivated candidate. All experience levels will be considered, including junior and senior associates, and those who are entry-level with a desire to specialize and be trained in medical negligence defense work. Experience drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, attending court conferences, handling complex discovery and ESI, and preparing cases for trial is beneficial. All candidates should have a strong academic background, and possess excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.

A license to practice in Ohio is required. Out of state candidates who are willing to sit for the Ohio bar exam, or eligible for admission in Ohio, will be considered.

Competitive salary, benefits, and up to $45,000 + in bonus potential.

Please send cover letter, resume, and transcript to Jennifer Stark, Director of Recruiting and Legal Personnel, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, 255 East Fifth Street, Suite 1900, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, or to [e-mail].

*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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