Trial Attorney

Mazoogi; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous base salary

Trial-focused firm culture

Mentorship from seasoned litigators

Job summary

A well-established civil litigation defense firm is seeking a Medical Malpractice Trial Attorney for its Philadelphia office. The role requires first chair jury trial experience and a strong advocacy skill set. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, serving as first chair in jury trials, and developing case strategies with medical experts. The firm offers a hybrid work schedule and a collaborative trial-focused culture. Ideal candidates should have a J.D. and be barred in Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• Must have first chair jury trial experience in civil litigation.
• Medical malpractice defense experience preferred but not required.
• Comfortable with complex medical records and expert witnesses.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first chair in medical malpractice defense jury trials.
• Manage a caseload of medical malpractice matters from intake through verdict.
• Develop case strategy with nurse-paralegal staff and medical experts.

Skills

First chair jury trial experience

Strong written and oral advocacy skills

Ability to manage a high-stakes docket

Comfort with complex medical records

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active Pennsylvania Bar admission

Job description

Defense Litigation|Philadelphia, PA|Hybrid

ABOUT THE FIRM

Our client is a well-established, AV-rated civil litigation defense firm headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Known for a team of dedicated trial attorneys, the firm has built a strong reputation defending insurance carriers, healthcare providers, Fortune 500 companies, and municipalities across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. This is a firm that tries cases and wins them.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client is seeking a Medical Malpractice Trial Attorney to join its Philadelphia office on a hybrid schedule. The ideal candidate has first chair jury trial experience in civil litigation and is either established in med mal defense or eager to build a practice in it.

Medical malpractice defense experience is preferred but not required. If you have first chair trial experience and a genuine interest in healthcare and professional liability defense, you are strongly encouraged to apply.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Serve as first chair in medical malpractice defense jury trials
• Manage a caseload of med mal matters from intake through verdict
• Take and defend depositions of physicians, experts, and fact witnesses
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, Daubert challenges, and motions in limine
• Develop case strategy in collaboration with nurse-paralegal staff and medical experts
• Work alongside partners and senior counsel on complex, high-exposure matters
• Maintain direct relationships with carrier clients and healthcare institutions

WHAT YOU BRING

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active Pennsylvania Bar admission (or eligibility)
• First chair jury trial experience ****Must Have
• Medical malpractice defense experience preferred; strong civil litigators from other backgrounds are welcome
• Comfort working with complex medical records, expert witnesses, and healthcare fact patterns
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to independently manage a demanding, high-stakes docket
• Barred in PA, NJ preferred

PRACTICE FOCUS

The attorney will focus primarily on medical malpractice defense, representing physicians, surgeons, specialists, and healthcare institutions. The firm also handles broader professional liability and casualty defense matters, offering the opportunity to develop a well-rounded litigation practice over time.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Generous Base Salary commensurate with expectations and experience
• Hybrid work schedule based out of Philadelphia, PA
• Trial-focused firm culture with mentorship from seasoned litigators