Medical Malpractice Litigation Associate

Medical Malpractice Litigation Associate | Charlotte, NC | Hybrid

A prominent national law firm is seeking a Medical Malpractice Litigation Associate to join its Charlotte team. This full-time role offers a hybrid work arrangement and the opportunity to work on sophisticated medical malpractice and professional liability matters representing healthcare providers and institutions. This position is ideal for a motivated litigator looking for substantive responsibility, complex casework, and collaboration with an experienced healthcare defense team.

Responsibilities:

• Defend healthcare providers and institutions in medical malpractice and professional liability litigation
• Handle cases through all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial
• Analyze medical records and work closely with expert witnesses and consulting physicians
• Draft motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents
• Participate in witness preparation, expert development, hearings, mediations, and trials
• Collaborate with clients, insurers, risk management professionals, and healthcare administrators on defense strategy
• Assist with regulatory investigations and professional licensing matters
• Work closely with senior attorneys on case strategy and litigation management
• Manage an active caseload while meeting litigation deadlines and billable requirements

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of litigation experience, with medical malpractice or liability defense experience preferred
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the North Carolina Bar or ability to waive in
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience handling depositions and court appearances commensurate with experience
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal rules of procedure
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, staff, clients, and other stakeholders

Details:

• Full-time, hybrid role based in Charlotte, NC
• Periodic in-office attendance required for client meetings, training, team collaboration, and other business needs
• Opportunity to handle complex, high-exposure matters involving medical negligence, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death