Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney
Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney
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Job Description
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978 we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journals survey of the nations largest law firms. Were also Mansfield Certified Plus.
Wilson Elser iscurrently seeking aMedical Malpractice Associate Attorney to join our Houston office.This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with 2-8 years of litigation experience to grow in their careers with exposure to a wide variety of prominent national clients and by taking on substantial litigation responsibilities. Working directly with in-house counsel the attorney in this role will have the exciting opportunity to interact directly with sophisticated clients that we represent as well as with teams of our own talented experienced professionals.
This is a hybrid position offering great flexibility.
Our Firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork Collaboration Client Service and Innovation. Our healthcare liability team prides itself on its attorney retention. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you have the opportunity to grow and will be valued and empowered then we invite you to apply for the Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney position in our Houston TX office.
The Position
Key Responsibilities:
- Independently manage a caseload involving medical and legal malpractice claims
- Work closely with other attorneys team members and Partners on legal projects
- Regularly handle hearings and depositions
- Communicate with clients and provide status reports
- Opportunity to handle significant caseload of lawsuits to settlement or verdict.
Qualifications
- JD from an accredited law school
- Must be admitted to practice in TX
- 2 years of defense litigation experience
- Experience in Medical Malpractice preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Legal project management experience is helpful
Why Should You Apply
- Flexibility: Hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend
- Benefits:Outstanding benefits package including 401k match and generous PTO plan
- Career Growth:Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Employee Perks:Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
