Overview
An AI tech-forward litigation law firm representing clients in high-stakes medical malpractice matters is seeking a Medical Malpractice Litigation Attorney with 2 to 5 years of experience.
This role involves managing medical malpractice cases across California, from intake through resolution or trial, including drafting, expert coordination, depositions, and court/arbitration proceedings. The firm uses modern legal technology to streamline document workflows and case analysis.
Responsibilities
- Manage a dynamic caseload of medical malpractice litigation across California state courts from intake evaluation through resolution or trial.
- Draft pleadings, motions, Code of Civil Procedure Section 364 notices of intent, and government claims under Government Code Section 911.2.
- Identify, retain, and prepare expert witnesses across diverse medical specialties to evaluate standards of care, causation, and catastrophic damages.
- Conduct and defend depositions of plaintiffs, treating physicians, defense medical experts, and institutional/hospital representatives.
- Leverage AI-assisted legal software and digital legal tech stacks to expedite record reviews, legal research, and trial preparation.
- Represent clients in court appearances, arbitrations, mandatory settlement conferences, mediations, and trials.
Requirements
- Active member with the State Bar of California.
- 2 to 5 years of civil litigation experience, with direct focus on plaintiff-side medical malpractice or severe personal injury. First-chair trial experience is strongly preferred.
- Firm understanding of California Code of Civil Procedure Section 340.5, MICRA provisions, medical record interpretation, and expert witness preparation.
- Must currently reside in California with a quiet, dedicated home office suitable for virtual court hearings and remote depositions.
- Enthusiasm for adopting AI legal tools and modern law firm technology to optimize legal processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- First-chair trial experience.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000 (Higher base salary available for candidates with verified first-chair trial experience or high settlement track record in this space).
- Direct referral fee compensation on generated/referred cases (paid regardless of whether you actively work on the case).
- Settlement bonuses on resolved matters.
- Performance bonuses based on overall productivity and results.
- Year-end bonus structure.
- Dental, Health, Life Insurance, PTO, Vision Insurance, 401k.
- Firm covers registration and membership fees for CLEs, seminars, legal organizations, etc.
Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Remote (Must reside in California)