Medical Malpractice Attorney

Our firm is seeking a seasoned Medical-Malpractice Defense Attorney with experience in the state and federal court systems to join a growing medical malpractice team. Ideal candidate will have 3-5 years’ legal experience, preferably in civil litigation, to assist our partners in defending healthcare providers and institutions in complex medical negligence litigation. Co-managing a caseload of complex medical malpractice defense matters from inception through resolution, including pre-suit investigation, discovery, motion-practice, trial, and appeal. Represents physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare professionals in depositions, court hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings, providing sound legal advice to clients. Assist and serve as second-chair trial counsel depending on experience, building persuasive trial themes, strategy, opening statements, witness examinations, and closing arguments. Manage trial preparation efforts, developing and executing comprehensive case strategies. Perform case evaluation and risk assessment in coordination with clients and insurance carriers, positioning cases for favorable resolution. Appear and argue contested hearings, case management conferences, and evidentiary motions with confidence and professionalism. Direct settlement negotiations and mediations from a position of trial readiness to achieve optimal outcomes. Provide strategic guidance to clients throughout the litigation process, including candid assessments of liability exposure, jury selection, and trial risk. Retain, prepare, and strategically position witnesses, including medical experts. Prepare and respond to discovery requests, including interrogatories and document production. #J-18808-Ljbffr