Attorney

Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney

Opportunity Summary

Mission Recruiting is representing a confidential California defense practice seeking a Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney with approximately 2–5 years of civil litigation experience for its Los Angeles office.

This hybrid opportunity offers $120,000–$150,000, depending on experience, and the chance to represent hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare professionals in medical malpractice and professional liability litigation.

The attorney will manage an active caseload while receiving daily mentorship from experienced senior attorneys in a collaborative litigation environment.

Compensation

• $120,000–$150,000, depending on experience

Location & Work Arrangement

Los Angeles, California

Hybrid

The position initially offers one remote day per week, with the remainder of the workweek in the office.

About the Opportunity

Mission Recruiting's client maintains a defense litigation practice focused primarily on representing hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare professionals in medical malpractice and professional liability matters.

The practice also handles premises liability litigation, providing attorneys with exposure to a broader range of civil defense matters.

This role combines independent case responsibility with regular access to experienced senior attorneys. It is particularly well suited for a developing litigator who wants to strengthen deposition, motion practice, case strategy, and professional liability experience while receiving consistent mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical malpractice defense matters
• Handle professional liability and premises liability cases
• Draft pleadings and substantive motions
• Manage written discovery
• Prepare litigation and case reports
• Take and defend depositions
• Conduct legal research and factual analysis
• Communicate with clients and insurers
• Work with experts throughout litigation
• Communicate with opposing counsel
• Develop litigation strategy in collaboration with senior attorneys
• Manage deadlines and an active litigation caseload

Recommended Qualifications

• Active membership in the California Bar
• Approximately 2–5 years of civil litigation experience
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to manage litigation matters and competing deadlines
• Strong professional communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical malpractice defense experience
• Professional liability litigation experience
• Insurance defense experience
• Healthcare litigation experience
• Premises liability experience
• Deposition experience
• Experience communicating with insurers and expert witnesses

Comparable civil defense litigation experience will also be considered.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical insurance
• Employer-paid dental insurance
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Continuing education support
• Free parking
• Additional firm-sponsored benefits and perks
• Hybrid work arrangement

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Focused medical malpractice and professional liability practice
• Represent hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare professionals
• $120,000–$150,000 salary
• Daily mentorship from experienced senior attorneys
• Meaningful responsibility for an active caseload
• Hands-on deposition and motion practice
• Direct interaction with clients, insurers, and experts
• Opportunity to develop specialized healthcare defense experience
• Employer-paid core insurance benefits
• Hybrid schedule
• Free parking in Los Angeles

About Mission Recruiting

Mission Recruiting is a legal recruiting firm specializing in confidential attorney and legal professional searches throughout the United States. We work closely with candidates to understand their experience, career objectives, and priorities while maintaining discretion throughout the recruiting process.

Apply Today

If you are a California-licensed litigator with approximately 2–5 years of experience interested in developing deeper medical malpractice, professional liability, and healthcare defense experience, Mission Recruiting welcomes a confidential conversation.

Attorneys with medical malpractice, professional liability, insurance defense, or comparable civil litigation backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Apply through Mission Recruiting for confidential consideration.

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