Medical Malpractice Litigation Attorney | 100% Remote | Los Angeles, CA

Position: Medical Malpractice Litigation Attorney

Location: Los Angeles, CA (100% Remote)

Type: Full-Time / Direct Hire

Job Overview:

Our client is an established California-based civil litigation law firm specializing in personal injury and complex litigation matters. The firm is seeking an experienced Medical Malpractice Attorney to manage litigation cases involving alleged medical negligence, develop case strategies, work with medical experts, and prepare matters for settlement or trial while delivering high-quality legal representation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage medical malpractice cases from initial case evaluation through discovery, settlement, and trial.
• Draft and file complaints, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct and manage written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
• Take and defend depositions of plaintiffs, healthcare providers, medical experts, and other relevant witnesses.
• Review and analyze medical records, treatment histories, expert reports, and other evidence to assess liability and damages.
• Coordinate with medical experts, consultants, co-counsel, and other litigation professionals.
• Research and draft substantive motions, including discovery motions, motions to dismiss, and summary judgment briefs.
• Develop case strategies involving medical negligence, causation, damages, and settlement negotiations.
• Prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation, exhibit organization, and trial strategy development.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and internal teams to ensure timely case progression.

Ideal Background:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar admission in good standing.
• Minimum of 3 years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong preference for experience handling medical malpractice or healthcare-related litigation.
• Experience with personal injury litigation, complex civil litigation, or professional negligence matters is beneficial.
• Demonstrated knowledge of discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Ability to analyze medical records, evaluate liability and damages, and work with medical experts.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and case-management skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple cases, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a remote environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, life insurance, paid time off, and a referral program.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to advance their litigation career by handling substantive medical malpractice matters in a remote work environment with an established California law firm.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote