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Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney

United States, Buffalo Employment contract · Job Posted June 29, 2026
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A respected defense litigation firm is seeking a Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney to represent physicians, hospitals, healthcare systems, nursing facilities, and other healthcare providers in complex medical malpractice and professional liability matters. This role offers significant responsibility managing cases from inception through resolution while working closely with medical experts and sophisticated institutional clients.

Job Responsibility

  • Managing medical malpractice cases through all phases of litigation
  • Developing and executing defense strategies tailored to complex healthcare liability claims
  • Conducting and defending depositions of plaintiffs, healthcare providers, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses
  • Retaining and coordinating with medical experts across various specialties
  • Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery responses, legal memoranda, and appellate submissions
  • Arguing motions and appearing in court for hearings, conferences, mediations, and settlement negotiations
  • Reviewing and analyzing medical records, expert reports, and healthcare documentation
  • Providing regular case evaluations, litigation updates, and strategic advice to clients and insurers
  • Assisting with trial preparation and participating in trial proceedings when necessary

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience practicing civil litigation, with prior exposure to medical malpractice or liability matters strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated experience handling depositions, motion practice, and complex discovery
  • Ability to understand and analyze complex medical records and expert testimony
  • Strong written advocacy, courtroom, and client communication skills
  • Experience working with hospitals, healthcare providers, insurance carriers, or professional liability matters is highly desirable
  • Admission to practice in New York

What we offer

  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

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