Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney in Baltimore, Maryland. This role offers the opportunity to engage in significant civil litigation matters, defending hospitals and healthcare providers. The position requires a passion for healthcare and private civil litigation, including trial work, legal research, and depositions.

Duties

• Appear in court for trials and hearings.
• Draft and file important legal motions.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Interact regularly with clients and expert witnesses.
• Engage in substantive legal research and brief-writing.

Requirements

• Membership in the Maryland Bar; D.C. and/or Virginia Bar membership preferred.
• Willingness to become barred in D.C. if not already licensed.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active Bar membership in Maryland.

Skills

• Strong litigation and trial advocacy skills.
• Excellent legal research and writing abilities.
• Effective communication and client interaction skills.

Benefits

• Free parking.
• On-site fitness center.
• Paid parental leave.
• Excellent health benefits.
• Collaborative culture.

This law firm was founded over two decades ago to handle a wide variety of complex cases. Their areas of practice include class action, litigation, insurance law, product liability, professional liability, employment litigation, and medical malpractice. Their offices are located in Baltimore, Maryland and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.