Remote Medical Malpractice Attorney

Law Firms; California; Remote; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Remote

Experienced Trial Team

Substantive Litigation

Meaningful Responsibility

Established Practice

Job summary

Law Firms in California seeks a Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney to join a growing team. The role offers a fully remote option with hybrid opportunities in Los Angeles, San Diego, Long Beach, Irvine, or San Francisco and exposure to complex professional liability matters.

You will work with an experienced trial team, handle cases from inception to resolution, participate in depositions, hearings, and settlements, and take ownership of litigation strategy with meaningful responsibility.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• Experience handling medical malpractice defense or professional liability litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience managing cases independently and handling all phases of litigation.
• Strong communication, case management, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle medical malpractice defense matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Manage discovery, expert witness coordination, and case strategy.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Assist with trial preparation and participate in trial proceedings.

Skills

California Bar license

Medical malpractice defense experience

Legal research & writing

Case management

Litigation advocacy

Job description

Location: Fully Remote with options to work hybrid from Los Angeles, San Diego, Long Beach, Irvine or San Francisco

Billables Hours: 1900

Compensation: $200k - $250k + Bonus

We’re partnering with an established California litigation firm seeking a Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney to join its growing team.

This is an opportunity to work on complex professional liability matters, gain meaningful litigation exposure, and collaborate with highly experienced trial lawyers.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out?

• 100% Remote: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely.
• Experienced Trial Team: Work alongside accomplished litigators with decades of trial experience, including attorneys who have tried numerous cases to verdict.
• Substantive Litigation: Handle challenging medical malpractice and professional liability defense matters.
• Meaningful Responsibility: Take ownership of litigation matters and play an active role in case strategy and development.
• Established Practice: Join a respected litigation team with a strong background in defending healthcare professionals and other insured entities.

Responsibilities

• Handle medical malpractice defense matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Manage discovery, expert witness coordination, and case strategy.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Assist with trial preparation and participate in trial proceedings.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• Experience handling medical malpractice defense or professional liability litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience managing cases independently and handling all phases of litigation.
• Strong communication, case management, and advocacy skills.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $200,000 – $250,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: