Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney
Raleigh, NC | Salary Competitive
Perks: 30-Year Legacy | "Family-First" Culture | Boutique Atmosphere with Enterprise Resources
Our client is a premier regional defense firm with a 30-year track record of excellence in North Carolina. They are seeking a sharp Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney in Raleigh to represent physicians, hospitals, and healthcare systems in high-stakes professional liability claims while maintaining a true "family-first" culture.
Core Responsibilities:
• Lead medical malpractice defense strategies for healthcare providers, nursing homes, and hospital systems.
• Direct medical record analysis and partner with expert witnesses to build technical defense theories.
• Conduct and defend depositions of plaintiffs, treating physicians, and technical experts.
• Draft and argue high-level dispositive motions, including summary judgment and Daubert/Rule 702 motions.
• Prepare for and second-chair or lead civil trials in state and federal courts.
• Deliver direct risk reporting and strategic updates to insurance claims professionals and hospital risk managers.
Qualifications:
• 2–5 years of civil litigation experience, with a focus on medical malpractice or complex insurance defense.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing with the North Carolina State Bar.
• Deep medical literacy with the ability to translate complex clinical data into persuasive legal arguments.
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