Remote Medical Malpractice Defense Associate | Trial-Ready

We Are Legal Revolution; Costa Mesa (CA); Remote; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and firm holidays

Remote work flexibility

Mentorship and in-house training

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution is seeking a mid level Medical Malpractice Defense Associate to join its Los Angeles or Costa Mesa office on a Remote basis. You will handle sophisticated medical malpractice matters with ownership across discovery, motion practice and case strategy.

You will work closely with trial partners, including ABOTA level litigators, gaining courtroom exposure and a clear platform for long-term advancement in healthcare defense.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of civil litigation experience, with medical malpractice defense strongly preferred.
• Juris Doctor degree and current good standing with the California State Bar.
• Strong written and oral advocacy and excellent time management.

Responsibilities

• Run medical malpractice and elder-abuse defense files from intake through resolution with increasing autonomy.
• Lead written discovery, including drafting and responding to interrogatories, document requests and requests for admission.
• Draft research-backed motions, pleadings, evaluation reports and other core litigation documents.
• Interface regularly with insurer and institutional clients, providing timely reporting and strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with senior associates and partners and gain exposure to mediations, arbitrations and trials.

Skills

Civil litigation

Medical malpractice defense

Written advocacy

Oral advocacy

Time management

Independent work

Remote work

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

We Are Legal Revolution is seeking a mid level Medical Malpractice Defense Associate to join its Los Angeles or Costa Mesa office on a Remote basis. You will handle sophisticated medical malpractice matters with ownership across discovery, motion practice and case strategy.

You will work closely with trial partners, including ABOTA level litigators, gaining courtroom exposure and a clear platform for long-term advancement in healthcare defense.