Senior Medical Malpractice Attorney

The role

You will manage a caseload of medical malpractice claims and handle court appearances, depositions and motions, including trial. You will work with attorneys and partners on case strategy and keep clients updated.

What you will do

• Manage a diverse caseload of medical malpractice claims.
• Collaborate with attorneys, team members and partners on legal projects.
• Attend court appearances, depositions, motion hearings and other proceedings, including trial.
• Keep clients updated and manage their expectations.
• Draft and review pleadings, discovery requests, motions and settlement agreements.
• Contribute to case strategy and support senior team members in trial and settlement preparation.

Required qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in Texas.
• 8+ years of defense litigation, with a focus on medical malpractice or healthcare defense.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Nice to have

• Client-facing experience.
• Legal project management experience.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Generous PTO.
• 401(k) match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage.
• Corporate discount programs and employee benefits.
• Hybrid flexibility.
• Mentorship and professional development.
• Opportunities for long-term growth within the firm.

Before you apply

• Candidates must be submitted by recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement dated 7/1/2024 or later, through the firm's Recruitment Agency Portal.

About the company

Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices. It is recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #30 in the National Law Journal's survey of the largest firms.