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A highly regarded regional law firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence is seeking a Senior Medical Malpractice Attorney to join its growing litigation team in South Jersey. This is an opportunity for an experienced defense litigator to handle sophisticated, high exposure medical malpractice matters on behalf of healthcare systems, hospitals, physicians, and medical professionals across a wide range of specialties.
Job Responsibility:
Independently manage a caseload of complex medical malpractice defense matters from intake through resolution
Defend healthcare providers and institutions in matters involving catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and high exposure claims
Handle all aspects of litigation including depositions, motion practice, written discovery, court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation
Develop litigation strategy and provide risk assessments and legal analysis to clients and carriers
Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda
Work closely with medical experts and consultants across numerous specialties
Maintain strong client relationships through clear communication, responsiveness, and strategic guidance
Mentor entry level attorneys and contribute to a collaborative litigation team environment
Participate in business development, networking, and client development initiatives
Requirements:
7+ years of medical malpractice defense experience required
Experience representing hospitals, healthcare systems, physicians, and other medical professionals preferred
Strong deposition, motion, and courtroom experience required
Trial experience strongly preferred
Admission to the New Jersey Bar required
additional admissions in Pennsylvania or New York are a plus
Ability to independently manage complex litigation matters with minimal supervision
Excellent analytical, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills
Strong interpersonal skills with a client focused and proactive approach
Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in long term detail oriented growth and client development
Nice to have:
Experience representing hospitals, healthcare systems, physicians, and other medical professionals
Trial experience
Additional admissions in Pennsylvania or New York
What we offer:
Competitive compensation and bonus structure
Hybrid flexibility
Long term partnership potential
Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance