Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney to join its team in Louisville, KY. This role involves working on healthcare litigation and medical liability cases, offering a hybrid working model and comprehensive benefits.

Duties

• Draft pleadings and discovery documents.
• Collaborate with clients on discovery responses.
• Prepare and argue motions.
• Conduct legal research and writing.
• Participate in depositions.
• Assist with trial preparation and trial.
• Manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Independently manage cases.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent drafting, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Outstanding academic records and litigation experience, preferably in healthcare or medical liability/malpractice.
• 1-7 years of experience as an associate attorney.
• Licensed to practice law in Kentucky, Ohio, or Indiana.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in Kentucky, Ohio, or Indiana.

Skills

• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Strong case management abilities.
• Effective communication skills.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Pet insurance and pet discount program.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Generous holiday schedule.

This full-service law firm provides a wide range of legal services to clients. Its key practice areas include administrative law, commercial law, civil litigation, education law, estate planning, intellectual property law, medical malpractice, and real estate. It is the largest law firm based in Northern Kentucky. The firm has been providing these services for over 65 years. The firm has offices in Crestview and Louisville, Kentucky, and Cincinnati, Ohio.