Professional Liability Associate

100 percent flexible work schedule!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Amanda Cohen
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $100,000 - $140,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a highly respected boutique litigation firm dedicated exclusively to defending healthcare providers, hospitals, physician groups, and other medical professionals in complex professional liability matters. For nearly three decades, we have built our reputation on delivering exceptional legal counsel, strategic advocacy, and responsive client service throughout New England.

Our attorneys handle sophisticated medical malpractice litigation in both state and federal courts while also serving as trusted advisors to healthcare organizations on regulatory, licensing, risk management, peer review, and employment-related matters. Recognized nationally for excellence in medical malpractice defense, our firm continues to grow through our commitment to outstanding client outcomes, collaborative teamwork, and the highest standards of legal practice.

Why join us?

Premier Medical Malpractice Defense Practice – Join one of New England's most respected firms focused exclusively on defending healthcare providers in complex, high-exposure litigation.
Nationally Recognized Excellence – Our firm has earned recognition as one of the nation's top law firms for medical malpractice defense, reflecting our commitment to exceptional legal advocacy and client service.
Meaningful Litigation Experience – Handle sophisticated cases from inception through resolution, including depositions, motion practice, expert discovery, mediations, and trial preparation.
Direct Partner Mentorship – Work alongside experienced trial attorneys in a collaborative environment where mentorship, professional development, and substantive responsibility are priorities.
Diverse Healthcare Practice – In addition to litigation, gain exposure to healthcare risk management, licensing board proceedings, peer review matters, regulatory compliance, and employment-related issues affecting healthcare providers.
Long-Term Career Growth – Join a stable, growing boutique firm that values initiative, rewards strong performance, and provides a clear path for continued professional advancement.

Job Details

We are seeking a Medical Professional Liability Associate to join our growing healthcare litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys complex litigation, values client relationships, and is looking to build a long-term career within a highly regarded boutique law firm.

The ideal candidate will have experience representing healthcare providers, hospitals, physicians, or other professionals in medical malpractice or professional liability matters. Candidates with broader civil litigation or insurance defense experience and a strong interest in healthcare litigation are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

Manage all phases of medical professional liability matters from inception through resolution.
Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and other substantive legal filings.
Conduct and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses.
Develop litigation strategy and collaborate with senior attorneys on complex cases.
Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, and trial.
Communicate directly with clients, insurers, healthcare professionals, and expert witnesses.
Provide counsel on regulatory, licensing, peer review, and risk management matters as opportunities arise.
Maintain strong client relationships while delivering practical, strategic legal advice.

Qualifications:

J.D. from an accredited law school and active admission to the applicable state bar.
2+ years of litigation experience, preferably in medical malpractice, professional liability, insurance defense, or healthcare litigation.
Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Strong analytical abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to independently manage a caseload while collaborating effectively with attorneys and clients.
Trial preparation, deposition, and motion practice experience is preferred.

This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated healthcare litigation with nationally recognized attorneys in a collaborative environment that values professional growth, mentorship, and excellence in advocacy. join our Providence OR Boston office with experience in professional liability, preferably with exposure to medical. This role offers the opportunity to manage all phases of litigation, engage directly with clients, and work in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Responsibilities:

Handle all aspects of medical professional liability litigation

Advise and interact with clients to provide strategic solutions

Conduct research, draft motions, pleadings, and other legal documents

Collaborate with partners and colleagues across the firm to deliver top-quality legal services

Participate in trial preparation and advocacy as needed

Qualifications:

Admission to Rhode Island and/or Massachusetts bar

Demonstrated experience in professional liability matters

Strong client service orientation, research, writing, and oral advocacy skills

Commitment to teamwork, inclusion, and professional growth

Why You’ll Thrive Here:

Flexible work environment and excellent benefits

Exposure to high-value matters and diverse practice areas

Collaborative, inclusive culture with opportunities for mentorship and advancement

Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button.

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