Senior Medical Malpractice Litigator

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida in Gainesville or Jacksonville seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney with strong experience in medical, legal, and cost-related claims. The role requires a Florida Bar admission within twelve months and entails coordinating complex litigation, overseeing investigations, and advising university programs on defense strategy.

The successful candidate will manage pre-trial discovery, coordinate with faculty and staff across UF facilities, and travel as needed to support

Qualifications

• Law degree (L.L.B. or J.D.) and five years of relevant experience in legal, medical, or healthcare fields.
• Must be a member in good standing of the Florida Bar or become a member within twelve months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, investigate, analyze, and evaluate medical, legal, and fiscal issues in covered claims.
• Coordinate litigation processes and manage defense with outside counsel and experts.
• Prepare witnesses for depositions and trials and monitor case progress and reserves.
• Develop defense strategies and participate in hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Travel for depositions and trials across the United States and occasionally abroad.

Skills

Tort law

Healthcare law

Risk management

Oral & written communication

Legal research

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

University of Florida in Gainesville or Jacksonville seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney with strong experience in medical, legal, and cost-related claims. The role requires a Florida Bar admission within twelve months and entails coordinating complex litigation, overseeing investigations, and advising university programs on defense strategy.

The successful candidate will manage pre-trial discovery, coordinate with faculty and staff across UF facilities, and travel as needed to support