Senior Associate, Medical Malpractice Defense

Senior Associate, Medical Malpractice Defense

We are seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join our Medical Malpractice Defense Litigation team. This is a significant long-term leadership and partnership opportunity within a practice with substantial existing work. The ideal candidate can manage cases from inception through resolution with full file responsibility.

The Opportunity

Our firm offers a path to leadership and partnership, as retiring partners transition established practices to incoming attorneys. This role offers the opportunity to take on an established caseload and contribute to the firm's continued success.

Responsibilities

• Defend medical malpractice cases from initiation to conclusion.
• Take full responsibility for assigned files and develop litigation strategy.
• Manage discovery, depositions, motions, hearings, expert witnesses, and case preparation.
• Collaborate directly with clients, insurers, opposing counsel, experts, and courts.
• Prepare cases for trial and participate in trials as experience allows.
• Manage a substantial caseload within a busy defense practice.

Requirements

• 3–5 or more years of experience in medical malpractice defense litigation.
• Defense-side litigation experience is required.
• Proven experience managing cases from inception through resolution, with full file responsibility.
• Trial experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, advocacy, and client service skills.

Some salary flexibility may be available for candidates with additional relevant experience.