Medical Malpractice - Of Counsel Attorney

The role

You will handle a caseload of medical malpractice claims for a regional defense team. You will also draft legal documents, attend court proceedings, and keep clients updated.

What you will do

• Manage a diverse caseload focused on medical malpractice claims.
• Collaborate with attorneys, team members, and partners on strategic legal projects.
• Attend court appearances, depositions, motion hearings, and other proceedings, including trial.
• Maintain regular client communication with detailed case updates.
• Draft and review complex legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, motions, and settlement agreements.
• Contribute to case strategies and support senior team members in trial and settlement preparation.

Required qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the state of California.
• A minimum of 8 years of defense litigation experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Nice to have

• Medical malpractice or healthcare defense experience.
• Nursing home defense experience.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Generous PTO.
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits.

Before you apply

• Wilson Elser accepts candidate submissions for this role exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement.

About the company

Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices. The firm emphasizes collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect.