Posted 07/14/2025
Job Number: 13511

Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney

Phoenix, Arizona Onsite

Industry: Legal Services

Job Category: Legal

Job Type: Direct Hire

Salary: $150,000 - $250,000/Annually

Share This Job

Job Description

A respected Phoenix-based law firm specializing in medical malpractice and healthcare defense litigation, is seeking an experienced Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney to join its growing and highly skilled legal team. This is a full-scope litigation role handling high-value, complex med-mal defense cases from intake through trial. Candidates will collaborate closely with a dedicated support team of legal nurse consultants and paralegals. The firm is looking for a sharp, ambitious litigator who thrives in fast-paced environments and is ready to become a future leader within the organization.

Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney Responsibilities:

  • Manage a caseload of 20–30 active medical malpractice defense matters
  • Handle all aspects of litigation from intake to resolution
  • Collaborate with partners, associates, legal nurse consultants, and paralegals as part of a case team
  • Maintain accurate billing in Tabs and calendar case events in Time Matters
  • Contribute to the firm’s strong reputation by upholding high ethical and professional standards

Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney Requirements:

  • 3–5+ years of litigation experience
  • Must be barred in Arizona
  • Strong deposition experience, including with expert witnesses
  • Experience with full litigation cycle: pleadings, disclosures, discovery, pre-trial, and trial
  • Background in medical malpractice defense or personal injury/insurance defense highly preferred
  • Must be committed to the med-mal practice area and willing to learn its complexities
  • Ability to manage deadlines, multi-task, and handle high-volume caseloads under pressure
  • Strong legal writing and analytical skills
  • No current caseload preferred, as this role supports an already full docket

Benefits:

  • Profit Sharing
  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • Dental & vision insurance
  • Long-term and short-term disability plans i
  • No set vacation policy
  • All CLEs, bar dues, and licensing covered
  • Significant bonus potential

This is more than a job, it’s a career track to potential partnership at one of Phoenix’s most reputable defense firms. Apply now!

#LI-BM1

Job ID: a0CUm00002tAI35MAG

Apply Now

Related Jobs

About Us

At Boutique Recruiting, we specialize in personalized, connection-driven placements, empowering candidates to achieve their goals. Committed to bold, impactful solutions, we fill roles of all types-full-time, part-time, and more-ensuring success for clients, candidates, and employees alike.

Pin Icon
3 Dot Accent

5-Star Reviews From Our Candidates