Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. The Opportunity A highly respected civil litigation defense firm is seeking an experienced Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Defense Attorney to join its dynamic legal team. This full-time role offers an exceptional opportunity to manage a diverse caseload of complex personal injury defense matters including medical malpractice, premises liability, automobile liability, and trucking claims from case inception through trial resolution. The ideal attorney will take ownership of case strategy, conduct depositions, lead hearings and mediations, and collaborate alongside seasoned litigators in a supportive environment structured for long-term career growth.

• About the Company Our client is a premier, highly collaborative civil defense litigation firm renowned for its steadfast commitment to legal excellence and client advocacy.

With a reputation for handling high-stakes defense cases across medical malpractice and complex personal injury litigation, the firm fosters a professional, supportive, and growth-oriented culture where legal talent is nurtured and individual contributions make a direct impact.

• Location This position is based full-time in-person in Tampa, Florida. The role is ideal for legal professionals serving the broader Tampa Metro Area market who thrive in an active courtroom environment and collaborative office setting.
• What You Will Do
• Manage a diverse caseload of civil defense litigation matters from inception through final resolution.
• Develop comprehensive case strategies through targeted legal research, analysis, and risk assessment.
• Draft persuasive pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and trial briefs.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, key witnesses, and medical/technical experts.
• Represent clients directly at court hearings, site inspections, mediations, and trial proceedings.
• Lead settlement negotiations and represent client interests during alternative dispute resolution.
• Prepare cases thoroughly for trial, including witness preparation and evidentiary strategy.
• Maintain accurate billable time records in full compliance with firm and client guidelines.
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