Litigation Attorney - Medical Malpractice Defense

Job Details
Salary: $125,000 - $175,000 per year

Fully remote! Must have CA license! Excellent benefits!

A bit about us
A well-established, highly respected civil defense firm based in Sacramento, California, with over three decades of litigation excellence. The firm operates across a broad range of defense practice areas, with medical malpractice defense as its cornerstone. The team of attorneys — predominantly at the partner level — represents physicians, hospitals, clinics, and allied health professionals in complex civil matters throughout Northern California and Nevada. The firm has a strong track record of defense verdicts, significant trial experience, and a collegial, team-oriented culture. Multiple partners hold leadership positions in prominent defense organizations, and the firm has been recognized repeatedly by Super Lawyers. The firm is growing due to a strong and expanding caseload and is actively looking to bring on more than one attorney.

Why join us

100% employer-paid medical insurance for employees

75% employer contribution toward dependent medical coverage

100% employer-paid dental insurance

100% employer-paid vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Annual profit sharing

Quarterly and annual performance bonuses based on billing tiers

Firm-funded college savings contributions for employees with children

Flexible/remote work arrangements

Job Details
A prominent Sacramento-area civil defense firm is seeking a mid- to senior-level attorney with medical malpractice defense experience to join a growing team. Due to a significantly expanding caseload, the firm anticipates hiring multiple attorneys and is open to remote arrangements for the right candidates.

The Role
You will handle medical malpractice defense matters and general civil defense cases, working directly alongside experienced trial partners who assign and supervise cases. This is a high-exposure, substantive litigation role with meaningful courtroom and deposition experience available from the start.

What They're Looking For

4+ years of experience in medical malpractice defense (required for this position | civil defense background considered as a complement)

Active California Bar license

Strong litigation fundamentals: drafting, discovery, depositions, and ideally trial or hearing experience

Self-sufficient and able to manage a caseload with partner guidance

Comfortable working remotely with periodic in-office presence

Compensation
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus a performance bonus structure:

Base billing threshold: 510 hours/quarter

$25/hour for each billable hour over 510 in a quarter

$30/hour for each billable hour over 600 in a quarter

Bonus paid 50% at quarter-end, 50% at year-end

No minimum billable hour requirement

Annual profit sharing

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