| Position | Medical Malpractice Defense Trial Attorney |
| Posted | 11 Jul 2026 |
| Expired | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Company | Lyons & Associates |
| Location | Somerville | US |
| Job Type | Full Time |
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*The Role*
Lyons & Associates, P.C. is seeking a first-chair (or strong second-chair stepping to first) Medical Malpractice Trial Attorney to take cases from intake through verdict. You will own strategy, manage discovery and experts, lead dispositive and in-limine motion practice, and try cases to a jury. Youll also mentor associates and partner with clients and carriers to drive results and predictability.
*What Youll Do*
Lead the case lifecycle: early case assessment, strategy memos, budgets, and trial plans.
Discovery & experts: take/defend depositions (parties, fact witnesses, 30(b)(6), experts); retain, prepare, and examine medical experts across specialties.
Motion practice: summary judgment; motions in limine; evidentiary challenges; trial briefs; post-trial motions.
Trial: jury selection, openings/closings, direct/cross (fact & expert), charge conferences, verdict preservation.
Client & carrier interface: regular, outcomes-focused updates; reserves input; mediation/ADR strategy; early resolution when it serves the client.
Team leadership: supervise associates and paralegals; enforce checklists, SLAs, and quality control.
Ethics & compliance: conflicts, billing hygiene, and file management consistent with carrier guidelines.
*What Success Looks Like (612 Months)*
Tries or meaningfully co-tries 23 matters/year OR moves trial-set matters to favorable resolution within budget.
Delivers on-time, guideline-compliant reports and budgets with <5% write-offs.
Builds a trusted rapport with at least 35 provider clients and carrier adjusters.
Coaches 12 associates to take independent depos/oral arguments.
*Qualifications*
New Jersey bar required (in good standing). New York bar a plus.
5+ years of litigation experience with meaningful med-mal defense exposure; first-chair trial experience strongly preferred (will consider high-level second-chair ready to step up).
Demonstrated excellence with medical experts, complex causation, damages analysis, and high-stakes motion practice.
Strong writing and courtroom skills; calm under pressure; impeccable judgment and professionalism.
Organized, proactive, and business-minded about budgets, reserves, and outcomes.
*Nice-to-Haves*
Prior carrier-panel experience and guideline familiarity.
Experience in related areas (nursing home, licensure/board matters, credentialing/peer review).
Med-related background (nursing, EMT, biomedical science) or comfort across multiple specialties.
*Compensation & Benefits*
Competitive salary, performance bonuses; partner-track available for the right candidate.
Medical/dental/vision, 401(k), PTO, CLE/bar dues, and trial-support resources and more.
Hybrid work after onboarding; modern tech stack and paralegal support.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $150,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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