Medical Malpractice Attorney Sample Job Descriptions

At [Your Company Name], our clients depend on our medical malpractice attorneys to have their back. They depend on us to consider all details of their medical experience and to fairly and confidently represent them and their needs when developing their malpractice lawsuit. It is our duty to make them feel comfortable, and fight for everything they deserve in compensation for medical mistakes or malpractice. We are seeking an experienced medical malpractice attorney to join our team. You need to have excellent verbal and written communication, strong research skills, analytical skills, familiarity with medical terms, and negotiation skills. We are searching for someone who is passionate, responsible, professional, and who keeps the clients’ needs at the forefront of everything that they do. If you are willing to fight for our clients’ rights and help fight against medical malpractice, then we would love to hear from you!

Typical duties and responsibilities

• Advise and counsel clients on matters relating to injuries sustained during medical or dental care
• Consult with medical experts to develop case theories and review medical records
• Write and file claims, motions, and court briefs
• Litigate medical malpractice cases in court if necessary
• Negotiate settlement terms with defendants and their insurance companies

Education and experience

This position requires a Juris Doctorate as well as a license to practice law in the state where the candidate will work. Board certification from the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys (ABPLA) is preferred.

Required skills and qualifications

• Expertise in written and verbal communication
• Knowledge of state and federal medical malpractice laws
• Research skills
• Analytical thinking
• Negotiation skills
• Litigation experience
• Basic knowledge of medical terms

Preferred qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish 
• 5+ years of experience working in medical malpractice
• Proven success in winning malpractice cases

ABC Company is looking for a Medical Malpractice Attorney with defense side litigation experience to work at our client’s Philadelphia office 2 days a week and the rest remotely.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting legal texts, including reports, pleadings, motions, and appeals
• Reporting on billable hours spent on each assignment
• Remaining abreast of changes to legislation
• Conducting research using legislation, case law, and other legal texts as sources to decide on a modus operandi
• Representing clients at meetings, hearings, and trials
• Consulting with clients to ascertain the details and merits of each case
• Ensuring that data obtained during interactions with clients remain confidential and are stored securely

Required skills:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• License to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
• 5-7 years experience of defense litigation in the areas of medical malpractice or sexual abuse cases required
• Excellent analytical and research abilities required
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Trial experience preferred

Responsibilities:

• Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff ploy for sympathy or anger
• Refuse to accept mediocrity, the average, the standard or the norm in anything
• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
• Work as part of a team with all levels of experiences
• Routine communications with clients
• Cultivate relationships with the firm’s existing and future clients
• Provide leadership and direction with respect to less experienced attorneys

Requirements:

• JD from an ABA approved school
• Must be licensed in your state
• Medical Malpractice experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition, and trial preparation
• Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
• Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred
• Experience with time management systems
• Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
• Outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing practice with a robust and loyal client base.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of defense litigation experience
• Excellent academic qualifications
• Strong research, writing and communication skills
• Must be admitted to practice in (State)
• Experience in Medical Malpractice preferred

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload involving medical malpractice claims
• Work closely with other attorneys, team members, and Partners on legal projects
• Regularly handle court appearances and depositions
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports

Compensation is commensurate with the candidate’s experience. In addition, the Firm offers an excellent benefits package.