Plaintiff Medical Malpractice Litigation Attorney

Jobot; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Southfield, MI is seeking an experienced Medical Malpractice litigation attorney for defense or plaintiff work. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in med mal litigation and is admitted to the Michigan Bar in good standing.

You will draft pleadings, review medical records, perform legal research, and advocate in federal and state courts, working with shareholders, associates, paralegals, and staff. Salary ranges from $125,000 to $250,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in medical malpractice litigation (defense or plaintiff).
• Admitted to the Michigan Bar in good standing.
• Strong legal research, drafting, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Researching and investigating medical negligence matters.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Analyzing medical records and other documentation.
• Communicating with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Collaborating with shareholders, associates, paralegals, and staff.
• Appearing in federal and state courts for motions and proceedings.
• Interviewing and deposing parties, witnesses, and experts.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Advocacy

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

MS Office

Needles CMS/LawRuler

Education

Michigan Bar admission

Tools

Needles CMS

LawRuler

Job description

Job details

3+ Years Experience in Med Mal Litigation - Defense OR Plaintiff

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jeff Diepenbrock

Salary: $125,000 - $250,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a plaintiff medical malpractice litigation firm located in Southfield. We have a long history of successful trial results and training attorneys coming from the defense side.

Why join us

Candidates should be admitted to and in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan (and other applicable jurisdictions) and possess the required experience and skills:

• Prior experience prosecuting or defending medical malpractice cases.
• Superior legal research, drafting, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to empathize with emotional and distraught individuals seeking legal assistance.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, notations, and records, anatomical drawings, laboratory tests, and medications, and the ability to explain or illustrate diagnoses of medical conditions,
• Solid organizational skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel; knowledge of Needles CMS, LawRuler, or similar intake and practice management software programs is preferred.

Job Details

Job responsibilities include:

• Researching and investigating the law, facts, and medical aspects in a wide variety of medical negligence matters.
• Drafting and preparing pleadings, motions, briefs, interrogatories, case evaluation summaries, and other legal documents.
• Analyzing and summarizing medical records, police reports, and other electronic and print documentation.
• Communicating with clients, courts, and opposing counsel during litigation.
• Collaborating with shareholders, other associates, paralegals, and professional staff.
• Appearing in federal and state courts for motions, hearings, conferences, and other proceedings.
• Interviewing and deposing parties, witnesses, and experts, and preparing witnesses for deposition and trial examination.
• Participating in firm activities, meetings, and events.

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