Senior Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney with 20 years of experience to enhance its litigation practice in Omaha, Nebraska. The ideal candidate will manage all phases of medical malpractice defense matters, from intake through trial, while collaborating closely with clients, experts, and internal teams.

Duties

• Handle medical malpractice cases in state and federal courts, including pleadings, discovery, motions, and trials.
• Evaluate and develop case strategy, working with medical experts and client representatives.
• Conduct depositions of fact witnesses, retaining and preparing expert witnesses.
• Draft dispositive motions, briefs, and legal memoranda.
• Negotiate settlements and manage mediation and alternative dispute resolution processes.
• Maintain case calendars, monitor statutes of limitations, and ensure compliance with court rules.
• Provide ongoing client updates and strategic advice on risk management.

Requirements

• 20 years of civil litigation experience, with a substantial focus on medical malpractice defense.
• Admission to the Nebraska Bar (active status).
• Proven track record of handling complex, high-stakes matters from inception through verdict.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines concurrently.
• Strong analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active Nebraska Bar admission.

Skills

• Advanced legal research (Westlaw, LexisNexis) and case-management software proficiency.
• Expert trial preparation and courtroom presentation.
• Excellent client-relationship management and team collaboration.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving under pressure.
• Meticulous attention to procedural and substantive detail.

Focused on providing civil litigation legal services to its clients in Nebraska and Iowa, this firm has offices in Omaha, Nebraska, and Council Bluffs, Iowa. Its team of trial attorneys is experienced in providing legal services in the areas of insurance defense litigation, personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, contractor liability, and premises liability. It has been recognized in the list of Best Law Firms 2021 by U.S. News and World Report.