Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney

Job Overview

Multiple defense-side firms across the United States — including medical malpractice boutiques, mid-sized litigation practices, and Am Law healthcare groups — are actively seeking Medical Malpractice Defense Attorneys with 1–10+ years of experience.
With healthcare systems growing and litigation activity rising, firms are expanding their med-mal defense teams to meet increasing case volume.

If you have experience defending healthcare professionals or institutions, including:

• Defense of hospitals, physicians, and healthcare providers

• Professional liability and complex injury claims

• Depositions, discovery, and motion practice

• Courtroom appearances and arbitration hearings

• Expert coordination and analysis of complex medical issues

• Trial preparation or second-chair trial experience

…we want to speak with you.

Duties

• Defend physicians, nurses, hospitals, and healthcare entities in medical malpractice lawsuits.

• Conduct depositions, manage discovery, and draft motions and briefs.

• Work with medical experts to evaluate standard-of-care and causation issues.

• Participate in hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trial preparation.

• Handle client communication, case strategy, and litigation updates.

• Assist with trial work, including second-chair opportunities, depending on the firm.

Requirements

• 1–10+ years of litigation experience, ideally in medical malpractice defense.

• Strong understanding of professional liability and healthcare-related claims.

• Excellent legal writing, motion practice, and analytical skills.

• Ability to manage active case dockets and tight deadlines.

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

• Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong advocacy and courtroom skills.

• Ability to understand and analyze complex medical records.

• Clear communication with healthcare clients and experts.

• Organized, detail-oriented, and strategic.

• Collaborative, professional, and responsive under pressure.

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