Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Associate Attorney
About The Position
We are seeking an associate attorney with medical malpractice and personal injury experience to join our busy and collaborative litigation team. Responsibilities include managing a caseload of medical malpractice and personal injury matters from intake through resolution, conducting case investigations, reviewing medical records, consulting with expert witnesses, and developing case strategy. The successful candidate will draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents; manage all phases of discovery, including e-discovery; take and defend depositions; and represent clients at hearings, including medical malpractice tribunals, where they will present evidence to establish a legitimate question of liability, as well as at mediations, arbitrations, trials, and other court proceedings. This role also includes coordinating and supervising outside experts, conducting legal research, analyzing evidence, ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal litigation requirements, and collaborating with a talented litigation team to deliver exceptional client service and results.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Active admission in good standing in MA
- A minimum of two years of applicable medical malpractice and personal injury litigation experience required
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must excel in an entrepreneurial, fast paced environment
- Strong research, analytical, and writing skills
- Positive attitude, strong problem-solving skills, excellent judgement with a dedicated work ethic
- Strong interpersonal communication skills, a high degree of maturity, and the ability to effectively manage internal and external client relationships
- Works well independently as well as in a team setting
- Strong understanding of technical legal terminology, concepts, and proven application
Responsibilities
- Managing a caseload of medical malpractice and personal injury matters from intake through resolution
- Conducting case investigations
- Reviewing medical records
- Consulting with expert witnesses
- Developing case strategy
- Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents
- Managing all phases of discovery, including e-discovery
- Taking and defending depositions
- Representing clients at hearings, including medical malpractice tribunals
- Presenting evidence to establish a legitimate question of liability
- Representing clients at mediations, arbitrations, trials, and other court proceedings
- Coordinating and supervising outside experts
- Conducting legal research
- Analyzing evidence
- Ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal litigation requirements
- Collaborating with a talented litigation team to deliver exceptional client service and results
Benefits
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Thirteen paid holidays annually
- Competitive salaries
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid leave
- Paid volunteer time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
