Associate Attorney

Job details Medical Malpractice + Professional Liability Attorney | Healthcare Defense + Litigation | Florida Bar Required | West Palm Beach | $$$ Salary: $120,000 - $185,000 per year A bit about us Our firm is a nationally recognized litigation and business law firm with a strong presence across multiple offices. We represent a diverse range of clients, including healthcare providers, corporations, insurers, and professionals, in complex litigation and regulatory matters. Our attorneys work collaboratively across practice groups, providing sophisticated legal representation while maintaining a culture focused on mentorship, professional growth, and client service. Why join us This is an opportunity to join a growing legal team where attorneys have the ability to take meaningful ownership of their cases while learning from experienced litigators. You will work on sophisticated medical malpractice and professional liability matters, collaborate directly with clients, and gain exposure to complex litigation and regulatory issues affecting healthcare providers. The firm offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career development, client interaction, and long-term advancement. Benefits Health Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Disability Insurance 401(k) CLE & Bar Dues Job Details Our client, a growing litigation-focused law firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Medical Malpractice and Professional Liability practice group in West Palm Beach, Florida. This attorney will represent healthcare providers in civil litigation matters and assist with regulatory and licensing matters involving healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will have experience defending medical malpractice, professional liability, or related healthcare matters and will be comfortable managing cases, developing strategy, communicating with clients, and collaborating with experienced litigators. Responsibilities Represent healthcare providers in medical malpractice and professional liability matters Manage assigned cases from inception through resolution Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and correspondence Participate in depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation Assist with case strategy, evaluation, and litigation planning Communicate effectively with clients, insurers, opposing counsel, and experts Provide representation and guidance in matters involving healthcare licensing boards Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups on complex matters Qualifications Active member in good standing of the Florida Bar required 3+ years of experience handling medical malpractice, professional liability, healthcare litigation, or related defense matters Long-term care, nursing home, assisted living, or healthcare provider defense experience strongly preferred Strong research, writing, and analytical skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Excellent communication and advocacy skills Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobot