Strategic Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney

Baylor Evnen Wolfe & Tannehill, LLP; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Evnen Wolfe & Tannehill, LLP seeks an experienced Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney in Nebraska. The role covers pre-suit investigations through trials and appeals, including witness interviews, discovery responses, deposition handling, and settlement negotiations.

Collaboration with medical experts and managing partners is essential for defense strategy. The position reports to the Managing Partner and is a full-time role, typically 40–50 hours weekly, with potential extra hours as

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited Law School.
• 3+ years Litigation experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and multitasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-litigation investigation of claims.
• Attend and conduct initial investigative meetings with clients and witnesses.
• Communicate with clients and managing attorneys to understand goals and defense strategy.
• Collaborate with medical and other experts.
• Analyze medical records and prepare discovery responses.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs, including motions for summary judgment and to exclude expert testimony.
• Attend hearings and advocate for clients at court proceedings.
• Take and defend depositions of clients, opposing parties, fact witnesses, and experts.
• Negotiate settlements, including through mediation.
• Perform legal and medical research impacting defense strategy.
• Communicate effectively with courts, counsel, experts, mediators, and others.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Courtroom advocacy

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Baylor Evnen Wolfe & Tannehill, LLP seeks an experienced Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney in Nebraska. The role covers pre-suit investigations through trials and appeals, including witness interviews, discovery responses, deposition handling, and settlement negotiations.

Collaboration with medical experts and managing partners is essential for defense strategy. The position reports to the Managing Partner and is a full-time role, typically 40–50 hours weekly, with potential extra hours as