Medical Malpractice Attorney

A well-established regional civil litigation firm is hiring a Medical Malpractice Litigation Associate to join its busy and well-established Camp Hill, PA office. This role is hands-on and trial-driven, supporting complex medical malpractice defense matters from inception through resolution. The associate will work in tight-knit teams alongside partners, senior attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants, handling substantive litigation tasks, engaging directly with clients, and gaining meaningful courtroom and deposition experience. This is an opportunity to build a long-term career at a firm that values transparency, collaboration, and real responsibility early on. They are looking for a proactive, self-starting litigator with strong medical malpractice experience who wants to grow, take ownership of cases, and be part of a stable firm built for longevity. If you’re a medical malpractice attorney who wants real responsibility, meaningful trial experience, and a firm where collaboration and transparency are more than talking points, this is a role worth pursuing.

Benefits

• Discretionary year-end bonus tied to billables, performance, client feedback, and business development
• 401(k) with 3% firm contribution regardless of employee contribution, plus an additional discretionary 1%
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with nearly 100% employee coverage
• HSA contributions
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid federal holidays Unlimited PTO
• Annual reviews and raises
• Clear long-term growth opportunities, including potential partnership based on individual performance
• Hybrid schedule after training
• Supportive, low-politics culture with strong mentorship and firmwide collaboration
  
  

Medical Malpractice Litigation Associate Responsibilities

• Handle assigned medical malpractice matters with appropriate partner and senior attorney oversight
• Manage cases from inception through post-trial, including pleadings, discovery, and motion practice
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents
• Prepare, review, and respond to written discovery
• Conduct legal research tailored to the needs of each case
• Take and defend fact and expert depositions
• Conduct direct and cross-examination of expert witnesses at trial and in depositions
• Appear in court for hearings, conferences, mediations, and trials
• Communicate directly with clients to provide case updates and strategic guidance
• Collaborate within a team structure that includes attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants
  
  

Medical Malpractice Litigation Associate Requirements

• 5 years of medical malpractice litigation experience
• Open to candidates from plaintiff or defense backgrounds
• Experience taking and defending depositions
• Trial experience strongly preferred
• Active Pennsylvania Bar admission
• Strong analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Self-starter who is proactive and looks for ways to add value
• Commitment to the practice area and long-term growth