Associate Attorney

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Plaintiff Medical Malpractice Litigation Attorney to join a busy plaintiff-side litigation practice. The successful candidate will handle complex medical malpractice matters from case evaluation through trial, providing exceptional advocacy for injured clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage plaintiff medical malpractice cases from inception through resolution or trial.
• Develop litigation strategy for complex medical negligence matters.
• Analyze medical records and identify liability issues.
• Work closely with medical experts and prepare expert witness testimony.
• Conduct and defend depositions, including physicians, healthcare providers, and expert witnesses.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Represent clients during hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and jury trials.
• Prepare cases for trial and serve as lead or first-chair trial counsel when appropriate.
• Negotiate settlements while maintaining a strong trial-focused approach.
• Provide exceptional client communication throughout the litigation process.

Experience Required

• Minimum 8 years of plaintiff medical malpractice litigation experience.
• Proven record of handling complex medical malpractice litigation.
• Much significant jury trial experience in medical malpractice cases.
• Extensive experience evaluating medical records, expert reports, and medical evidence.
• Significant experience working with medical experts and expert witness testimony.
• Ability to independently manage a high-value litigation caseload.

Qualifications

• Active and in good standing with the Pennsylvania Bar.
• Active and in good standing with the New Jersey Bar.

Skills

• Exceptional courtroom advocacy and trial presentation.
• Advanced legal research and legal writing skills.
• Strong deposition, motion practice, and settlement negotiation experience.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex litigation in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Background

• Candidates should have substantial experience handling plaintiff-side medical malpractice matters, including:
• Medical negligence
• Hospital negligence
• Physician negligence
• Surgical errors
• Failure to diagnose or delayed diagnosis
• Birth injuries
• Wrongful death arising from medical negligence
• Catastrophic injury cases involving medical malpractice

Not a Fit

• If your experience is primarily in motor vehicle accidents (MVA)
• Automobile or trucking accidents
• Premises liability
• Slip and fall litigation
• Workers' compensation
• General personal injury without substantial medical malpractice litigation
• Medical malpractice defense
• Insurance defense

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($175,000-$200,000 annually)
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)

Work Arrangement

Hybrid remote position based in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.