Litigation Attorney - Medical Malpractice Defense

About the role

A prominent Sacramento-area civil defense firm is seeking a mid- to senior-level attorney with medical malpractice defense experience to join a growing team. Due to a significantly expanding caseload, the firm anticipates hiring multiple attorneys and is open to remote arrangements for the right candidates.

Responsibilities

• Handle medical malpractice defense matters and general civil defense cases.
• Work directly alongside experienced trial partners who assign and supervise cases.
• Gain meaningful courtroom and deposition experience from the start.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in medical malpractice defense (civil defense background considered as a complement).
• Active California Bar license.
• Strong litigation fundamentals: drafting, discovery, depositions, and ideally trial or hearing experience.
• Self-sufficient and able to manage a caseload with partner guidance.
• Comfortable working remotely with periodic in-office presence.

Skills

• Medical malpractice defense litigation.
• Drafting, discovery, depositions.
• Trial or hearing experience (preferred).
• Remote work proficiency.
• Case management under partner supervision.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance for employees.
• 75% employer contribution toward dependent medical coverage.
• 100% employer-paid dental insurance.
• 100% employer-paid vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Annual profit sharing.
• Quarterly and annual performance bonuses based on billing tiers.
• Firm-funded college savings contributions for employees with children.
• Flexible/remote work arrangements.

Pay

Salary range: $125,000 - $175,000 per year.

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus a performance bonus structure:

• Base billing threshold: 510 hours/quarter.
• $25/hour for each billable hour over 510 in a quarter.
• $30/hour for each billable hour over 600 in a quarter.
• Bonus paid 50% at quarter-end, 50% at year-end.
• No minimum billable hour requirement.
• Annual profit sharing.

Schedule

Flexible/remote work arrangements with periodic in-office presence as needed.