Medical Malpractice Attorney

Key Responsibilities

• Take and defend fact witness, treating physician, expert, and party depositions
• Handle routine court appearances, status conferences, case management conferences, and hearings
• Manage medical malpractice and wrongful death matters through various stages of litigation
• Review medical records and case materials to prepare for depositions and hearings
• Draft motions, discovery responses, and other litigation-related documents as needed
• Collaborate with partners and litigation teams on case strategy and case management
• Communicate effectively with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Maintain accurate case documentation and meet all litigation deadlines

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania bar admission required
• Prior experience handling medical malpractice defense and/or wrongful death litigation matters
• Demonstrated experience taking and defending depositions
• Experience appearing independently at routine hearings and court conferences
• Strong knowledge of Pennsylvania civil litigation procedures
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment

Ideal Candidate

• Confident courtroom presence and strong deposition skills
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with litigation teams
• Organized, detail-oriented, and responsive
• Comfortable stepping into an active caseload and contributing immediately
• Experienced handling sensitive and complex healthcare-related litigation matters