Remote (AZ)

Join one of Phoenix’s most respected and trusted litigation teams and the go-to defense firm for Arizona’s largest hospitals, physicians, and healthcare systems; and step into a role where your work directly protects the integrity of patient care and the professionals who provide it! This is an exceptional opportunity for a thoughtful, intellectually curious litigator who thrives on complex, expert-driven challenges and wants to build a career at the intersection of law, medicine, and high-stakes advocacy.

As a Med-Mal Associate here, you won’t be stuck on the sidelines, you will be immersed in meaningful, science-heavy cases from day one, collaborating closely with seasoned partners and in-house nurse consultants who are deeply invested in developing your skills. Associates at this firm grow rapidly because they are trusted early with substantive responsibility: crafting strategy, evaluating medical issues with precision, taking depositions, arguing motions, and contributing at every stage of trial.

What sets this firm apart is its culture of humility, mentorship, and genuine teamwork! This is a place where grounded, hardworking attorneys thrive; where curiosity is rewarded; where excellence is expected but egos are not tolerated; and where partnership is both attainable and clearly defined for those who put in the work!

If you’re driven by craftsmanship, integrity, and the desire to do deeply substantive litigation inside a supportive, human-centered environment, this role offers a rare path to grow into a truly exceptional trial lawyer.

Salary Range: $120,00-$200,000+/ year DOE

Med-Mal Associate Responsibilities:

• Manage a 10 – 15 case docket of medical malpractice defense matters
• Conduct deep case evaluation, including witness interviews, discovery analysis, expert involvement
• Draft pleadings, motions, disclosures, and discovery requests/responses
• Take and defend depositions
• Argue motions and appear for hearings in state/federal court
• Develop case strategy alongside partners and nurse consultants
• Support all phases of trial preparation and courtroom participation
• Communicate professionally with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel
• Track deadlines and enter billable time accurately

Med-Mal Requirements:

• 2 – 5 years of civil litigation experience
• Arizona bar admission
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills with a proactive mindset
• Team-first approach, humility, and professional communication skills
• Commitment to honest billing and delivering excellent client service
• Direct med-mal experience or defense-side background preferred
• Aptitude for medical concepts and expert-driven litigation preferred

Benefits:

• Billable bonus paid on hours >1900/yr at your hourly salary rate
• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k) with company match + profit sharing
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Paid holidays + paid office closures around Christmas & New Year’s
• Travel reimbursed for litigation needs

Apply today and join an impressive, collectively passionate, and growing firm where good people do great work together!

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