Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney

Pay: $130,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take ownership of sophisticated medical malpractice defense matters and independently manage cases from inception through resolution
• Work directly with experienced trial attorneys on high stakes healthcare litigation
• Represent physicians, healthcare providers, and other professional clients in complex civil litigation
• Gain meaningful courtroom, deposition, motion practice, and case strategy experience
• Join a respected boutique litigation environment where your work is visible and your judgment matters
• Enjoy flexibility with a primarily in office culture and negotiable hybrid arrangements for the right candidate
• Competitive compensation with potential to exceed the general range for highly qualified attorneys

Location: Atlanta, Georgia. Our team generally works in the office, providing strong collaboration and access to experienced litigators, with hybrid flexibility negotiable based on experience and fit.

Note: Candidates must be admitted to the Georgia Bar and have at least 2+ years of relevant litigation experience. We are seeking an attorney capable of independently managing cases, developing litigation strategy, handling discovery and depositions, and moving matters toward resolution or trial. Direct medical malpractice defense experience is highly preferred.

About Us

We are a boutique civil litigation and trial defense firm representing healthcare professionals and businesses in sophisticated matters throughout Georgia. Our attorneys handle medical malpractice defense as well as general liability litigation in state and federal courts. We offer experienced litigators meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to develop as trial attorneys within a collaborative team.Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Independently manage a caseload of medical malpractice and healthcare defense matters
• Develop case strategy from initial evaluation through settlement, dismissal, or trial
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, and other litigation documents
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, experts, and healthcare professionals
• Analyze medical records, expert opinions, damages, liability issues, and complex factual records
• Work directly with physicians, healthcare providers, insurers, experts, and other clients
• Attend hearings, mediations, court conferences, and other litigation proceedings
• Conduct legal research and develop persuasive arguments on substantive and procedural issues
• Collaborate with partners and other attorneys while maintaining independent ownership of assigned matters
• Assist with trial preparation and participate in trials when appropriate

Qualifications

• Active Georgia Bar license
• 2+ years of relevant litigation experience
• Ability to independently manage cases and competing deadlines
• Medical malpractice defense, healthcare litigation, or insurance defense experience strongly preferred
• Experience with depositions, discovery, motion practice, and case strategy
• Strong legal writing, analytical, communication, and client service skills
• Comfortable working directly with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and courts
• Trial preparation or courtroom experience is a plus

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to do substantive litigation work rather than simply support senior attorneys. Our attorneys are trusted with meaningful responsibility, client relationships, depositions, strategy, and courtroom exposure. We value strong legal judgment, collaboration, professionalism, and attorneys who want to continue developing their skills while handling sophisticated defense matters.

JPC-1907

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: GA bar license, 2+ yrs of civil litigation exp. Preferred: Medical malpractice defense exp

• Required Years as Associate: 2+

• Additional context: Relocation- [no]. Packages - [no]

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 2 to 3 years directly relevant experience: $130,000 to $150,000

• 4 to 6 years directly relevant experience: $150,000 to $175,000

• 7+ years with strong independent case management: $175,000 to $190,000+

• Exceptional medical malpractice defense or trial candidate: Potentially above $190,000

Submission Email / Name: Dan -

dmcgrew@mmbblaw.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Boutique Atlanta civil litigation and trial defense firm handling medical malpractice and general liability matters throughout Georgia. This attorney will independently manage medical malpractice defense cases, including discovery, depositions, motions, client communication, case strategy, and trial preparation. Target is 2+ years of litigation experience with Georgia Bar admission; direct medical malpractice defense experience is highly preferred.

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New Job Order Alert

• Client job title: Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney

• Location: Atlanta, GA

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 2+

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney, Medical Malpractice Attorney, Healthcare Litigation Attorney, Professional Liability Attorney, Insurance Defense Attorney, Civil Defense Litigation Attorney, Medical Negligence Defense, Healthcare Defense, Physician Defense, Professional Liability Defense

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