Attorney – Medical Malpractice Defense

Baylor Evnen Wolfe & Tannehill LLP•Lincoln, NE

About The Position

The Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney is an active litigation position on a growing team that defends hospitals, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers throughout Nebraska. The role spans matters from pre-suit investigations through trials and appeals and reports directly to the Firm’s Managing Partner. The attorney works on complex legal and medical issues, collaborates with clients, colleagues, and experts, and manages a caseload and deadlines. This is a full-time position generally working approximately 40–50 hours per week, with additional hours potentially needed to meet Firm operational needs.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
At least 3 years of litigation experience is preferred.
Strong analytical skills and an interest in managing and learning about complex medical issues.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask.
Strong organizational, communication, delegation, and relationship-building skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and demonstrate reliability and efficiency.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment and independently.
Desire to continue learning and improving.
Ability to manage a caseload and follow through on tasks and goals.
Ability to work effectively and remain poised in high-stress and conflict situations.
Ability to address multiple complex problems, sustain attention, and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
Ability to interact and communicate professionally with a variety of individuals.
Ability to use a computer keyboard, monitor, and other electronic equipment; perform sedentary work involving substantial sitting; read and interpret legal documents; work at least 40 hours per week; and maintain regular, reliable attendance.

Nice To Haves

Litigation experience, with 3 or more years preferred.
Courtroom experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-litigation investigations of claims.
Attend and conduct initial investigative meetings with clients and witnesses.
Communicate with clients and managing attorneys to understand client goals, address concerns, develop defense strategy, and build positive client relations.
Strategize and collaborate with medical and other experts.
Analyze medical records.
Prepare discovery and respond to requests, including admissions, disclosures, interrogatories, and orders.
Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs on legal and evidentiary issues, including summary judgment, expert testimony exclusion, and pretrial motions.
Attend, manage, and advocate for clients at hearings and other court proceedings.
Defend and take depositions of clients, opposing parties, fact witnesses, and experts.
Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel, including through mediation.
Conduct legal and medical research concerning case law, statutes, regulations, and other materials relevant to defense strategy.
Communicate persuasively, orally and in writing, with courts, counsel, experts, mediators, and others.
Handle complex legal and medical problems using initiative, creativity, curiosity, and sound professional judgment.
Work independently and as a contributing team member.
Manage a caseload and meet deadlines.
Mentor and delegate to support staff.