Medical Malpractice Attorney (Plaintiff)
About The Position
Not just another boring attorney role ---- a key role at a top tier award winning personal injury law firm What does it look like: Case intake & screening · Evaluate new matters for liability, causation, damages, venue/jurisdiction, and collectability · Identify standard-of-care issues and potential defendants (providers, facilities, corporate entities) · Set realistic client expectations and guide decisions on proceeding or declining Early case development · Direct and manage comprehensive medical record collection · Build chronology, identify deviations from standard of care, and frame causation theory · Coordinate pre-suit requirements as applicable Expert strategy · Select, retain, and manage medical experts · Prepare experts for reports, affidavits, depositions, and trial testimony · Drive case value through disciplined expert and damages development Litigation management · Draft and file pleadings; manage discovery strategy; handle written discovery and motion practice · Take/defend depositions · Prepare for mediation/settlement conferences and negotiate from a position of strength · Build trial themes, exhibits, expert outlines, jury instructions, and trial briefs Client experience · Maintain consistent, compassionate communication throughout long case timelines · Explain complex medical/legal issues clearly and document all guidance
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) and active license in Colorado
- Minimum of 2 years experience in litigation and/or medical malpractice-- required
- Proven ability to manage cases with minimal supervision
- Demonstratable trial experience in complex cases
- Excellent negotiation skills – pushing back as needed
- Highly organized with strong case management abilities
- Written advocacy
- Committed – fearless, driven, accountable, resilient
- Mindful – measured, prudent, critical thinking, results oriented problem solvers
- Agile – continually improve, love to learn, flexible, creative
- Collaborative – kind, authentic, fun, compassionate, team player who loves to win
Responsibilities
- Evaluate new matters for liability, causation, damages, venue/jurisdiction, and collectability
- Identify standard-of-care issues and potential defendants (providers, facilities, corporate entities)
- Set realistic client expectations and guide decisions on proceeding or declining
- Direct and manage comprehensive medical record collection
- Build chronology, identify deviations from standard of care, and frame causation theory
- Coordinate pre-suit requirements as applicable
- Select, retain, and manage medical experts
- Prepare experts for reports, affidavits, depositions, and trial testimony
- Drive case value through disciplined expert and damages development
- Draft and file pleadings; manage discovery strategy; handle written discovery and motion practice
- Take/defend depositions
- Prepare for mediation/settlement conferences and negotiate from a position of strength
- Build trial themes, exhibits, expert outlines, jury instructions, and trial briefs
- Maintain consistent, compassionate communication throughout long case timelines
- Explain complex medical/legal issues clearly and document all guidance
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision
- Flexible Time Off
- 401k with match
- Dog friendly campus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
