Health Law Attorney

Job Description

A well-established law firm with a strong healthcare practice is seeking a senior-level Health Law / Medical Malpractice Attorney to join its Kansas City office. This role is ideal for an experienced attorney who enjoys complex litigation, values client relationships, and is looking for long-term professional growth within a collaborative environment.


What You’ll Do

• Defend physicians, hospitals, healthcare systems, and other providers in medical malpractice matters
  
  
• Handle all phases of litigation, including case strategy, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation
  
  
• Advise healthcare clients on risk management and regulatory-adjacent issues tied to litigation
  
  
• Work closely with partners and junior attorneys while serving as a key point of contact for clients
  
  
• Take on meaningful responsibility with the opportunity to mentor associates (for counsel-level candidates)
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Senior Associate (6-8+ years) or Counsel-level experience
  
  
• Strong background in medical malpractice defense ; health law experience strongly preferred
  
  
• Deposition and motion practice experience required; trial experience is a plus
  
  
• Licensed and in good standing in Missouri (or ability to obtain)
  
  
• Excellent writing, analytical, and client-facing skills
  
  

Why This Opportunity

• Sophisticated healthcare and medical malpractice matters
  
  
• Long-term career path with partnership or counsel track potential
  
  
• Collegial, team-oriented culture with strong support and resources
  
  
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
  
  

If you’re an experienced medical malpractice or healthcare attorney in the Kansas City area looking for a role with depth, stability, and room to grow, this opportunity is worth exploring.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.