Senior Associate Attorney, Medical Malpractice Defense Litigation

GNV Talent Link; Concord (NH); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Associate bonus program

Job summary

GNV Talent Link is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney specializing in medical malpractice defense in Concord, NH. The role covers from inception through resolution with full file responsibility, offering a clear path toward leadership and partnership as the firm transitions client relationships.

The position is hybrid, requiring in-office presence four days per week to start, with flexibility for remote days. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of defense experience and NH bar admission.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and admission to the New Hampshire bar.
• 3–5 years of medical malpractice defense litigation experience.
• Proven ability to manage cases from inception through resolution with full file responsibility.
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent client-service and communication skills.
• Trial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Defend medical malpractice cases from inception through resolution.
• Take full responsibility for assigned files and set litigation strategy.
• Manage all phases of discovery, including written discovery, medical record review, and depositions.
• Draft and argue motions and appear at hearings.
• Retain, prepare, and work with medical and other expert witnesses.
• Communicate directly with clients, insurers, opposing counsel, experts, and the courts.
• Prepare matters for trial and participate in trials as your experience permits.
• Manage a substantial caseload in a busy defense practice.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Advocacy

Client communication

Trial experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Senior Associate Attorney, Medical Malpractice Defense Litigation

Concord, United States | Posted on 10/06/2026

This is a Hybrid role open to candidates in Concord, NH.

Our client is seeking an experienced Medical Malpractice Defense Litigation Senior Associate who can handle matters from inception through resolution with full file responsibility. With partners preparing to retire, this is a rare chance to step into a clear long-term leadership and partnership track and take over established client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Defend medical malpractice cases from inception through resolution
• Take full responsibility for assigned files and set litigation strategy
• Manage all phases of discovery, including written discover, medical record review, and depositions
• Draft and argue motions and appear at hearings
• Retain, prepare, and work with medical and other expert witnesses
• Communicate directly with clients, insurers, opposing counsel, experts, and the courts
• Prepare matters for trial and participate in trials as your experience permits
• Manage a substantial caseload in a busy defense practice

Requirements

• JD from an accredited Law school, licensed to practice in New Hampshire
  
• 3- 5 years of medical malpractice defense litigation experience (defens-side experience is required; plantiff-side backgrounds are not a fit)
  
• Proven experience managing cases from inception through resolution with full file responsibility
  
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills
  
• Excellent client-service and communication skills
  
• Trial experience preferred
  
• Base salary: $115,000 - $125,000+ depending on experience (some flexibility for candidates with additional relevant experience)
  
• Associate bonus program with strong performers earning approximately $10,000+
  
• Hybrid schedule: in-office a minimum of 4 days per week to start, with flexibility for 3-4 remote days per week thereafter
  
• Long-term leadership and partnership opportunity