Associate Attorney, Medical Malpractice Defense- 3664050

Job Title: Associate Attorney | Medical Malpractice Defense

Location: Atlanta, GA 30329

Salary/Payrate: 150K + depending on experience with performance
bonus & benefits

Work Environment: Hybrid – first 90 days onsite and then WFH
availability

Term: Fulltime

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets
hired

Job Description:

Our law firm client in Atlanta, GA is seeking a motivated
Associate Attorney to join its growing Medical Malpractice
Defense practice. The firm offers an excellent work-life balance,
a collaborative environment, and the opportunity to work
alongside experienced trial attorneys on complex, high-exposure
matters.

The firm is open to attorneys with a range of experience levels
and backgrounds. At least 3 years of defense-side litigation
experience is required, with experience in medical malpractice,
professional liability, healthcare litigation, or insurance
defense preferred. This is an excellent opportunity for an
insurance defense attorney looking to expand into medical
malpractice.

Key Responsibilities

* Defend physicians, hospitals, healthcare professionals, and
other clients in medical malpractice and professional liability
matters
* Manage cases from inception through resolution, including
discovery, depositions, motions, hearings, mediations, and trial
preparation
* Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs,
and discovery
* Take and defend depositions, including depositions of medical
professionals and expert witnesses
* Review and analyze medical records and work closely with expert
witnesses
* Participate in hearings, mediations, and court appearances
* Develop litigation strategies and evaluate liability, damages,
and overall case exposure
* Communicate directly with clients regarding case strategy,
developments, and risk

Practice Areas & Exposure

Attorneys will have the opportunity to gain exposure to matters
involving:

* Medical standard of care and causation
* Expert witness development and examination
* Informed consent and peer review issues
* Statutes of limitation and repose
* Emergency medicine liability standards
* Tort reform and damages caps
* Complex, high-exposure medical malpractice and professional
liability claims

Requirements

* J.D. from an accredited law school
* Licensed and in good standing with the Georgia Bar
* 3+ years of defense-side litigation experience required
* Medical malpractice, professional liability, healthcare
litigation, or insurance defense experience preferred
* Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
* Deposition and courtroom experience strongly preferred
* Ability to manage multiple matters while maintaining strong
attention to detail
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Why Consider This Opportunity?

* Excellent work-life balance
* Collaborative and supportive firm environment
* Opportunity to work directly with experienced trial attorneys
* Hands-on litigation and courtroom exposure
* Complex, high-value cases
* Strong opportunity for professional growth and development