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Associate Attorney – General Liability / Medical Malpractice Defense
Location: Utah
Work Arrangement: Remote
Practice Areas: General Liability / Medical Malpractice Defense / Insurance Defense
Experience: 3–10 Years
Compensation: Competitive Salary, Based on Experience
About the Opportunity
A well-established national, multi-office insurance defense law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its General Liability Defense practice.
This opportunity is open to attorneys licensed in Utah who have 3–10 years of litigation experience, particularly in General Liability and Medical Malpractice Defense.
The position offers the opportunity to handle complex defense matters while working remotely with an experienced national litigation team.
The firm provides competitive compensation, mentorship, professional development, and opportunities for long-term career advancement.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle General Liability and Medical Malpractice Defense litigation matters.
- Represent insurance carriers, employers, third-party administrators, and self-insured clients.
- Manage litigation matters from initial investigation through mediation, arbitration, trial, and appeal.
- Review, analyze, and summarize medical records to evaluate liability, causation, and damages.
- Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and motions for summary judgment.
- Prepare initial case evaluations, interim reports, pretrial reports, and litigation updates.
- Prepare and respond to written discovery requests and discovery-related motions.
- Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses, medical professionals, and expert witnesses.
- Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions and court proceedings.
- Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other court appearances.
- Develop litigation strategies and evaluate potential exposure and settlement opportunities.
- Maintain communication with clients, insurance carriers, experts, and opposing counsel.
- Independently manage deadlines and litigation responsibilities while working remotely.
Qualifications
- Active Bar license in Utah required.
- 3–10 years of General Liability or related Defense Litigation experience.
- Medical Malpractice Defense experience highly desirable.
- Strong Civil Litigation and Insurance Defense background.
- Experience reviewing medical records and evaluating liability and damages.
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and motions for summary judgment.
- Ability to take and defend depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
- Experience attending court hearings and managing litigation matters.
- Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently in a remote environment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Comprehensive employee benefits package.
- 401(k) with competitive employer match.
- Remote work opportunity.
- Professional training and mentorship programs.
- Career advancement and leadership development opportunities.
- Opportunity to handle complex General Liability and Medical Malpractice Defense matters.
- Collaborative environment with experienced defense attorneys.
Interested in Learning More?
If you are an attorney licensed in Utah with General Liability or Medical Malpractice Defense experience and are open to exploring a remote opportunity, I would welcome a confidential conversation.
Salary : $130,000 - $200,000