What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Attorney- Medical Malpractice position at Farah & Farah Personal Injury Lawyers?
Farah & Farah is the premier personal injury law firm throughout Florida and Georgia, built upon the foundations of honesty, hard work, and experience our clients can trust . Proudly headquartered in downtown Jacksonville, Farah & Farah has successfully recovered millions for our clients. The level of attention and care we provide our clients is one of the many distinguishing characteristics that set Farah & Farah apart from other firms.
At Farah & Farah, our employees are our greatest asset. Both employees and clients are considered part of the Farah family.
As a Medical Malpractice Litigation Attorney, you will play a critical role in representing clients who have suffered harm due to medical negligence. You will oversee gathering medical records, expert reports, and other evidence, as well as negotiating settlement offers. Working closely with your team, you will draft demand letters, conduct depositions, and pursue fair outcomes for your clients through settlement or trial.
Responsibilities
Farah & Farah provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
E-Verify
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.
At Farah & Farah, our employees are our greatest asset. Both employees and clients are considered part of the Farah family.
As a Medical Malpractice Litigation Attorney, you will play a critical role in representing clients who have suffered harm due to medical negligence. You will oversee gathering medical records, expert reports, and other evidence, as well as negotiating settlement offers. Working closely with your team, you will draft demand letters, conduct depositions, and pursue fair outcomes for your clients through settlement or trial.
Responsibilities
- Handle all aspects of medical malpractice cases from intake through resolution.
- Evaluate the merits of medical malpractice claims and develop case strategies.
- Provide guidance and counsel to clients through clear, compassionate communication.
- Review medical records, coordinate with expert witnesses, and prepare cases for trial.
- Negotiate settlements and advocate aggressively on behalf of clients.
- Maintain a strong understanding of Florida medical malpractice law.
- Manage a substantial caseload while providing leadership and direction to support staff.
- Draft pleadings, create litigation plans, and conduct discovery.
- 5 years of medical malpractice litigation experience.
- Trial experience strongly preferred.
- Proven leadership skills to build and manage a legal team.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work closely with clients during challenging times.
- Determination to achieve the best results for clients and win cases.
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid Time off
- 401K
- Employer Paid Short Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Onsite Professional Office Setting
Farah & Farah provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
E-Verify
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.