Associate Attorney at Jobot
Miami, FL 33156
About the Job
Associate Attorney: Med Mal Defense, NLJ Top 150 Firm, 30+ Offices, Excellent Path for Partnership!
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Patrick Murphy
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and sending us your resume.
Salary: $125,000 - $175,000 per year
A bit about us:
This position is to join our rapidly growing Miami office as a Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney.
We are an NLJ top 150 firm with office locations across the US. In the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, we were recognized with national and metropolitan rankings in various practice areas.
Why join us?
The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Job Details
The ideal candidate will have:
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Patrick Murphy
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button
and sending us your resume.
Salary: $125,000 - $175,000 per year
A bit about us:
This position is to join our rapidly growing Miami office as a Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney.
We are an NLJ top 150 firm with office locations across the US. In the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, we were recognized with national and metropolitan rankings in various practice areas.
Why join us?
The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Disability insurance.
- Paid Time Off (PTO), paid parental leave, and paid holidays.
- Flexible work schedules and access to an Employee Assistance Program for work-life balance.
Job Details
The ideal candidate will have:
- At least 5-7 years of civil litigation experience, with a demonstrated ability to manage all phases of the litigation process independently or as part of a team.
- Prior experience in insurance defense or medical malpractice defense, including knowledge of relevant statutes, regulations, and case law.
- Active membership in good standing with the Florida Bar
- A proven ability to conduct comprehensive case evaluations, including analyzing medical records, expert reports, and client documentation to identify key legal and factual issues.
- Experience drafting and responding to complex pleadings, motions, and discovery requests, including interrogatories, requests for admission, and depositions.
- Strong skills in taking and defending depositions, particularly of medical professionals, expert witnesses, and other key case parties.
- Proficiency in developing and executing case strategies, including creating persuasive arguments and negotiating favorable settlements when appropriate.
- Expertise in representing clients at mediation, arbitration, and other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) proceedings to achieve timely and cost-effective resolutions.
- A track record of handling courtroom litigation, including preparing and presenting oral arguments, examining witnesses, and managing trial exhibits.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, colleagues, and support staff to deliver exceptional legal service and build strong client relationships.
- Familiarity with medical terminology and concepts, enabling clear communication with experts and understanding of complex medical evidence.
- Proficiency in using legal practice management tools and technology for efficient case tracking, document preparation, and client communication.
- A commitment to staying current with changes in medical malpractice law and insurance defense trends through ongoing legal education and professional development.
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment while maintaining attention to detail.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
Salary
125,000 - 175,000 /year