Medical Malpractice Attorneys

Overview

This role is with a national law firm with offices in all 50 states. The organization is seeking a Medical Malpractice Attorney to join its growing litigation practice in St. Louis.

• Minimum experience: 4–8 years
• Work arrangement: hybrid options may be available

Ideal candidates are driven team players with strong litigation, writing, and persuasive speaking skills, solid academic credentials, proven research abilities, and the ability to handle assignments with minimal supervision. Trial experience is preferred but not required.

The firm handles a full range of practices, including professional negligence, commercial litigation, general liability, insurance defense, and employment matters, among others.

Licensure requirement: Candidates must be licensed to practice in Missouri, with Illinois licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct early case evaluation and develop defense strategy
• Review and analyze medical records and complex medical issues
• Work directly with physicians, nurses, hospitals, risk managers, and insurance professionals
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery, and substantive legal correspondence
• Prepare and respond to written discovery
• Take and defend depositions of plaintiffs, healthcare providers, corporate representatives, and other witnesses
• Prepare and defend expert witnesses
• Identify, retain, and collaborate closely with medical experts
• Evaluate causation, standard of care, damages, and exposure
• Prepare cases for mediation and settlement
• Handle hearings and other court proceedings
• Prepare cases for trial and participate in trial proceedings
• Communicate directly with sophisticated clients and insurance professionals
• Collaborate with partners, associates, paralegals, and litigation support staff

Requirements

• 4–8 years of relevant experience
• Licensed to practice in Missouri (Illinois licensure preferred)
• Strong litigation, writing, and persuasive speaking skills
• Proven research skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong academic background

Trial experience is preferred, but not required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Trial experience in medical malpractice or similar litigation matters
• Illinois licensure

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits package
• Eligibility for subjective and objective bonuses
• Student debt repayment assistance

Location

St. Louis

Application Materials

To be considered, submit:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Writing sample

Equal Opportunity

Equal opportunity employer.