A highly regarded med-mal defense firm in Atlanta (near Emory) is seeking a civil litigator with 3-5 years of experience to join their collaborative team. This is an exciting opportunity to manage an active caseload from intake through resolution , working closely with partners, nurses, paralegals, and staff with minimal supervision. The firm is family-friendly, with reasonable billable hour requirements and generous benefits. Must be actively licensed in good standing in the State of Georgia. Salary $100K+
Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day case operations with minimal supervision and escalate material issues to partners as appropriate.
- Draft and finalize all pleadings and discovery
- Oversee and coordinate nurse, paralegal, and secretary staff to ensure clear task delegation and timely execution.
- Attend and cover depositions; prepare detailed deposition reports and case assessments.
- Coordinate and conduct calls with expert witnesses; assist with expert strategy and preparation.
- Review and analyze medical records; collaborate with nurses and paralegals to organize expert packets and case materials.
- Prepare for trial, including pretrial filings, exhibit and witness preparation, and trial notebooks; attend and participate in trial.
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in medical malpractice and/or civil litigation on the defense side.
- Proven experience drafting pleadings, managing discovery, taking/defending depositions, and court appearances.
- Experience working with expert witnesses and analyzing medical records.
- Prior trial preparation and courtroom experience (state and federal) is a MUST
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage a high-volume docket with strong attention to detail and deadlines.
- Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Compensation:
$115,000-$185,000 per year
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.