Medical Malpractice Attorney-Plaintiff

Associate Attorney – Medical Malpractice (Plaintiff)

Location: Los Angeles, CA (In-Office)

Practice Area: Medical Malpractice / High-Value Settlement & Discovery

Compensation: $175,000 – $200,000 Base + bonus compensation

Looking for a high-earning, sophisticated litigation role without the unpredictability of a trial schedule? We are partnering on a confidential search for an elite California firm seeking an experienced Plaintiff Medical Malpractice Associate.

This firm offers a highly structured environment with a low caseload (12–16 cases per year) and top-tier support staff, allowing you to focus on strategic discovery and high-value settlements.

Why Consider This Role?

• Lucrative Earning Potential: Competitive base salary paired with a direct 3.5% cut of attorney fees.

• Low Caseload: Quality over quantity—oversee just 12–16 high-level cases annually.

• No Trial Requirements: Focus on pre-trial strategy and negotiation; 99% of cases settle prior to trial.

• Efficient Workflow: Conduct ~99% of depositions virtually from the office with full administrative support.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned medical malpractice cases through all discovery and negotiation phases.

• Strategic case development and high-level virtual deposition practice.

• Negotiate multi-million dollar settlements on behalf of plaintiffs.

Candidate Requirements

• Licensure: Active California State Bar membership in good standing.

• Experience: 5+ years of litigation experience (Plaintiff or Defense background welcome).

• Deposition Mastery: Proven elite deposition skills (sample transcripts will be requested during the process).

• Work Style: In-office presence in Los Angeles with strong organizational abilities.

Benefits Package

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Full paralegal and administrative support team.

Please reach out to Nykki McAdoo at

nykki.mcadoo@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.