Medical Malpractice Defense Associate

About the role

We are a highly regarded, multi-state law firm serving clients across the East Coast. Our practice spans civil litigation, corporate law, business planning, family law, and estate planning. This approach allows us to deliver the right expertise for each matter, ensuring both efficiency and exceptional results. With a long and distinguished track record in medical professional liability and aging services defense, we are recognized as a leading force in this highly specialized area of law. Across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and beyond, healthcare providers—including physicians, medical practice groups, hospitals, and long-term care facilities—rely on us to provide strategic, robust defense in complex and high‑stakes claims.

Why join us? Join a law firm where collaboration, client service, and professional growth come first. We prioritize matching the right attorneys to the right matters, ensuring your skills are fully utilized while delivering outstanding results for clients. Our attorneys work as a cohesive team, sharing resources, insights, and expertise to tackle complex legal challenges efficiently. We offer completely flexible work arrangements—whether you prefer working from home or in the office 2, 3, or 4 days a week. Our culture is one where everyone wants to work, and as long as you deliver results, you have the freedom to structure your schedule to fit your life. With open management, a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and pro bono initiatives, this is a place where your professional development is supported and your contributions truly make a difference.

Job Details: We are seeking a skilled attorney to join our Providence OR Boston office with experience in professional liability, preferably with exposure to medical. This role offers the opportunity to manage all phases of litigation, engage directly with clients, and work in a collaborative, supportive environment. MUST have RI license.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of medical professional liability litigation
• Advise and interact with clients to provide strategic solutions
• Conduct research, draft motions, pleadings, and other legal documents
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues across the firm to deliver top‑quality legal services
• Participate in trial preparation and advocacy as needed

Qualifications

• Admission to the Rhode Island bar (must have RI license)
• Demonstrated experience in professional liability matters
• Strong client service orientation, research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Commitment to teamwork, inclusion, and professional growth

Pay

$100,000 - $150,000 per year

Schedule

100 percent flexible work schedule – hybrid or remote; option to work from the Providence or Boston office or anywhere in New England, with the ability to structure your schedule (e.g., 2‑4 days in the office per week) as long as results are delivered.