Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney

Salary: $135,000 - $180,000 per year A bit about us: We are a civil trial defense firm dedicated to representing self-insureds, insurance companies, and those they insure. We handle litigation and appeals in all Florida state and federal courts and serve clients throughout the state of Florida. We operate with a strong culture of accountability, collaboration, and client service. Our attorneys take ownership of their cases from start to finish, and we value clear communication, professionalism, and a commitment to excellent results for our clients.

Why join us? Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance Paid holidays and paid time off Retirement savings plan Flexible spending account options Employee assistance program Workers' compensation coverage Job Details We are seeking a Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney to join our team and defend healthcare providers and institutions in complex litigation from pre-suit through trial.

Job Details: Manage a caseload of medical malpractice defense matters from initial case evaluation through discovery, depositions, mediation, and trial Conduct depositions of plaintiffs, treating physicians, expert witnesses, and corporate representatives Analyze medical records, billing records, and standard-of-care issues to develop defense strategy Retain and work with medical experts to evaluate causation, damages, and standard of care Draft and respond to pleadings, written discovery, motions, and appellate briefs Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, hearings, and trial Advise insurance carriers and self-insured clients on case valuation, reserves, and settlement strategy Handle litigation in Florida state and federal courts Qualifications 2-12 years of civil litigation experience, with a focus on medical malpractice defense Active member in good standing of The Florida Bar Strong understanding of Florida medical malpractice statutes, pre-suit requirements, and damages law Experience conducting depositions, taking expert testimony, and handling written discovery Excellent written and oral advocacy skills with trial experience preferred Ability to manage multiple matters and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment Strong client communication and relationship-building skills Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy