Medical Malpractice Attorney

Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker • Full-time • Houston, TX, US • $80k - $100k / year • 2d ago

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,100 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.

Wilson Elser is currently seeking a Medical Malpractice Attorney to join our Houston office. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with 2-8 years of litigation experience, to grow in their careers with exposure to a wide variety of prominent national clients and by taking on substantial litigation responsibilities. Working directly with in-house counsel, the attorney in this role will have the exciting opportunity to interact directly with sophisticated clients that we represent, as well as with teams of our own talented, experienced professionals.

This is a hybrid position, offering great flexibility.

Our Firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to the Medical Malpractice Attorney position in our Houston, TX office.

Qualifications

JD from an accredited law school
Must be admitted to practice in TX
2+ years of defense litigation experience
Experience in Medical Malpractice preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Legal project management experience is helpful

Responsibilities

Independently manage a caseload involving medical malpractice claims
Work closely with other attorneys, team members, and Partners on legal projects
Regularly handle court appearances and depositions
Communicate with clients and provide status reports
Opportunity to handle significant caseload of COVID lawsuits

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Why Should You Apply?

Flexibility: Remote and hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend
Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

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