Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney at Orion Placement

Job Description:

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Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected defense litigation team with a strong reputation in medical malpractice and long-term care defense.
• Handle meaningful, high-level litigation work with real responsibility and strong courtroom exposure.
• Be part of a collegial, team-oriented environment where experienced litigators can continue to grow.
• Step into a long-term opportunity with strong compensation and the ability to make an immediate impact.
• Work alongside professionals who take pride in delivering top-tier defense work for healthcare providers and related entities.

Location: This is an on-site role based in St. Petersburg, Florida, with the potential for up to one work-from-home day per week for the right person.

Note: We are seeking an experienced litigator with medical malpractice defense and/or nursing home defense experience. Candidates with a history of frequent job changes will not be considered. Local candidates are strongly preferred, as relocation is not being offered.

About Us We are an established defense litigation firm with a strong reputation for representing healthcare providers, long-term care organizations, and related clients in complex, high-stakes matters. Our team is known for serious trial capability, professionalism, and a collaborative approach to case strategy. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle medical malpractice defense and/or nursing home defense matters from case inception through resolution
• Manage case strategy, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation
• Take ownership of case development and move files forward proactively
• Prepare clients, experts, and witnesses for deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial
• Draft and argue substantive motions and other key pleadings
• Evaluate liability, damages, and exposure and provide strategic recommendations
• Work closely with attorneys and staff in a team-oriented litigation environment
• Maintain strong client communication and deliver high-quality legal work in a timely manner

Qualifications

• 3+ years of directly relevant litigation experience
• Strong background in medical malpractice defense and/or nursing home defense
• Trial prep experience required; actual trial experience preferred
• Strong writing, deposition, and case management skills
• Proactive, accountable, and team-oriented work style
• Stable job history preferred
• Florida Bar admission strongly preferred or required based on active practice needs

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Collegial, team-based environment
• High-quality defense work with sophisticated matters
• Long-term growth opportunity for the right litigator
• Strong compensation tied to experience and productivity
• Opportunity to work with a firm that is highly respected in its niche practice areas

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Job Info:

• Company: Orion Placement
• Position: Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney
• Work Location: St. Petersburg
• Country: US

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