Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney

Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Defense / Insurance Defense

Billable Requirement: 1,900 Hours Annually

Partnership Track: Yes

About the Opportunity

A growing and highly respected defense litigation firm is seeking a Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney to join its expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated litigator who is looking to build a long-term career with a firm that offers a clear path to partnership and the opportunity to handle sophisticated, high-exposure medical malpractice matters.

The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, excellent analytical and writing skills, and a desire to take ownership of cases while working collaboratively with clients, experts, and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Defend healthcare providers, hospitals, medical groups, and other healthcare entities in medical malpractice litigation.
• Manage a caseload from inception through resolution, including trial preparation and trial support.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, pleadings, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, treating physicians, and expert witnesses.
• Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, settlement conferences, and trial.
• Analyze medical records and collaborate with medical experts.
• Attend court hearings and argue motions.
• Develop litigation strategies and provide recommendations to clients and carriers.
• Maintain regular communication with insurance carriers and clients regarding case developments and exposure analysis.
• Meet annual billable hour expectations while delivering high-quality legal work.

Qualifications

Required

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing with the state bar.
• 3+ years of medical malpractice defense, insurance defense, or complex civil litigation experience.
• Strong litigation, deposition, and motion practice experience.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to independently manage cases and deadlines.
• Strong client communication and relationship management skills.

Preferred

• Direct experience defending physicians, hospitals, healthcare systems, or medical professionals.
• Trial experience or significant trial preparation experience.
• Experience working with insurance carriers and claims professionals.
• Portable business is welcomed but not required.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work flexibility (where applicable).
• Collegial and supportive firm culture.
• High-quality medical malpractice and insurance defense caseload.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
• Clear and realistic partnership track for attorneys seeking long-term growth.
• Opportunity to join a firm experiencing significant growth and expansion.

Ideal Candidate

This position is ideal for an attorney who enjoys the complexity of medical malpractice defense, is committed to delivering excellent client service, and is looking for a firm where they can build a lasting career with leadership and partnership potential.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit their resume to:

Subject Line: Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney Application

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.