Medical Malpractice Attorney

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Medical Malpractice Attorney Location :

Philadelphia, PA I Onsite About the Firm Perez Morris is a women-owned business defense law firm headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with offices in Cleveland and Toledo, Ohio, as well as Pennsylvania. Our attorneys are licensed to practice across the country and regularly practice in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. We pride ourselves on being good people, doing great legal work, exceptionally well. We serve retail, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and logistics clients. We look for self-motivated, intelligent, business-minded, diverse attorneys who want to work at a firm passionate about investing in its people and communities where we live and work. Position Overview Perez Morris is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Medical Malpractice Attorney to join our Philadelphia office. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of medical and legal issues, strong research and writing skills, and experience assisting with cases from initial filing through resolution. Key Responsibilities Experienced trial lawyer with regular appearances in court conferences, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions. Skilled in all aspects of litigation strategy from drafting pleadings, responding to written discovery motions and discovery demands, preparing motions, to negotiating settlements and preparing witnesses for trial. Serve as the primary contact for corporate clients and insurers, providing regular updates, case assessments, and litigation plans. Independently manage an assigned caseload and meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of legal practice. Provide strategic counsel and legal advice to clients throughout the litigation process. Qualifications Associate with 2-4 years of experience handling the defense of medical malpractice or personal injury litigation. Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. Active license in good standing with the Pennsylvania Bar. Demonstrated ability to handle high-pressure cases and manage complex litigation matters. Commitment to client service and ethical legal practice. Exceptional attention to detail, strong writing and legal research skills, and a strong work ethic. Entrepreneurial growth mindset for client development and practice management. Values collaboration and diverse perspectives and can work with a team to creatively solve problems. Willingness to be a productive member of a team. The firm offers a fully transparent compensation structure, full benefits, including paid holidays and vacation, health care insurance, 401k, and an excellent work environment. Submit your resume to Leah Mako, Director of People Operations at lmako@perez-morris.com Perez Morris is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage and intentionally seek diverse perspectives and work experience.