Medical Malpractice Attorney (Plaintiff)
The Wilhite Law Firm See More Job Openings by This EmployerNot just another boring attorney role ---- a key role at a top tier award winning personal injury law firm
What does it look like:
Case intake & screening
· Evaluate new matters for liability, causation, damages, venue/jurisdiction, and collectability
· Identify standard-of-care issues and potential defendants (providers, facilities, corporate entities)
· Set realistic client expectations and guide decisions on proceeding or declining
Early case development
· Direct and manage comprehensive medical record collection
· Build chronology, identify deviations from standard of care, and frame causation theory
· Coordinate pre-suit requirements as applicable
Expert strategy
· Select, retain, and manage medical experts
· Prepare experts for reports, affidavits, depositions, and trial testimony
· Drive case value through disciplined expert and damages development
Litigation management
· Draft and file pleadings; manage discovery strategy; handle written discovery and motion practice
· Take/defend depositions
· Prepare for mediation/settlement conferences and negotiate from a position of strength
· Build trial themes, exhibits, expert outlines, jury instructions, and trial briefs
Client experience
· Maintain consistent, compassionate communication throughout long case timelines
· Explain complex medical/legal issues clearly and document all guidance
Compensation and Benefits package:
- $130 – 160k
- Comprehensive benefit offerings
- Medical, dental, and vision
- Flexible Time Off
- 401k with match
- Dog friendly campus
What do I need to bring to the table:
- Juris Doctor (JD) and active license in Colorado
- Minimum of 2 years experience in litigation and/or medical malpractice-- required
- Proven ability to manage cases with minimal supervision
- Demonstratable trial experience in complex cases
- Excellent negotiation skills – pushing back as needed
- Highly organized with strong case management abilities
- Written advocacy
You will only be a fit if you exemplify our Core Values:
- Committed – fearless, driven, accountable, resilient
- Mindful – measured, prudent, critical thinking, results oriented problem solvers
- Agile – continually improve, love to learn, flexible, creative
- Collaborative – kind, authentic, fun, compassionate, team player who loves to win
We are serious about our Core Values and what it takes to serve our client base....
If you possess the necessary qualifications, we would love the opportunity to talk with you!
- $130,000 - $160,000/year