Medical Malpractice Defense Trial Attorney

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Requirements

• J.D. degree
• License to practice law in Alabama.
• Litigation or trial experience (5+ years)
• Outstanding oral and written communication and negotiation skills
• Analytical skills
• Courtroom experience
• Medical background preferred
• Travel >50%.

Responsibilities

• Review new file assignments.
• Prepare or approve initial pleadings, propound discovery, and develop strategy.
• Prepares and files motions to dismiss or motions for summary judgment as appropriate and applicable.
• Contacts clients to discuss their case and answer any questions.
• Review all documentary evidence.
• Prepares witnesses and clients for depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and trials including expert witnesses.
• Conducts depositions and examinations under oath and prepares summary documents.
• Prepares and conducts court appearances (trials, matter management conferences, hearings, status conferences, etc.).
• Conducts settlement and dispositive proceedings (e.g., mediations, arbitrations, etc.).
• Try or arbitrate cases.
• Draft post-trial motions.
• Prepare for and participate in appeals (including writing briefs).
• Investigate and pursue subrogation litigation as appropriate

Our firm is an equal-opportunity employer. We search for and work to retain qualified employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected military status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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