Medical Malpractice & Nursing Home Litigation Attorney
About the Role
As a member of the Medical Malpractice & Nursing Home Litigation team at Morgan & Morgan, you'll use your skills to advocate for some of the most vulnerable members of our communities—elderly residents and their families who have suffered neglect, abuse, preventable injuries, and devastating losses in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. These are not just cases; they are stories of broken trust, dignity compromised, and families searching for answers. You will manage a substantial and meaningful caseload from intake through trial, working alongside a nationally respected team with the resources, reputation, and support necessary to take on powerful opponents and achieve life-changing results for clients.
Responsibilities
- Handle medical malpractice, nursing home negligence/abuse, and wrongful death matters from pre-suit investigation through trial
- Leverage Morgan & Morgan’s technology suite to effectively manage cases through their lifecycle
- Build compelling cases through discovery, expert development, depositions, and motion practice
- Guide clients and families through some of the most difficult moments of their lives with compassion and clarity
- Collaborate with leading medical experts and consultants
- Prepare for and attend mediations, hearings, depositions, and trials
- Develop case strategies that maximize outcomes and accountability
- Serve as a trusted advocate for clients seeking justice and closure
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing with the applicable State Bar
- 5+ years of personal injury litigation experience, ideally involving medical negligence/malpractice, catastrophic injury, and/or nursing home matters
Skills
- Strong litigation, writing, and oral advocacy skills
- Ability to independently manage a significant caseload
- Exceptional client communication and relationship-building abilities
- A driven, compassionate approach motivated by meaningful work and long-term professional growth
Why Morgan & Morgan?
When you represent injured individuals and grieving families, the quality of your support matters. At Morgan & Morgan, you'll have access to the resources, technology, expert networks, and litigation support necessary to compete with (and beat!) the largest defense firms and insurance companies. You'll work alongside accomplished trial lawyers who are committed to mentoring, collaboration, and excellence. Most importantly, you'll spend your career doing work that matters—helping families find answers, holding negligent institutions accountable, and giving a voice to people who might otherwise go unheard.
Locations
Opportunities are available in Irvine, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, and Atlanta.
Pay
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
Benefits
For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off and paid holidays