Medical Malpractice Attorney

Perez Morris is a women-owned business defense law firm headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with offices in Cleveland, Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.  Our attorneys are licensed to practice across the country.  We pride ourselves on being good people, doing great legal work, exceptionally well.  We serve clients in industries ranging from retail to healthcare to manufacturing to transportation and logistics.  We look for self-motivated, intelligent, business-minded, diverse attorneys who want to work at a firm passionate about investing in its people and in the communities where we live and work. 

Perez Morris is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Medical Malpractice Attorney to join our Toledo office. The ideal candidate will have first-chair trial experience, a deep understanding of medical-legal issues, and a proven track record of handling high-stakes cases from inception through verdict.

Key Responsibilities:

• Minimum four years of experience handling medical malpractice defense litigation.

• Experienced trial lawyer with regular appearances in court conferences, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
• Skilled in all aspects of litigation strategy from drafting pleadings, responding to written discovery motions and discovery demands, preparing motions, to negotiating settlements and preparing witnesses for trial.
• Trusted advisor to insurers and corporate clients, serving as primary contact for claims professionals, providing case assessments, litigation plans, and status reports.
• Must be able to work independently on an assigned caseload.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong writing and legal research skills, and a strong work ethic.
• Entrepreneurial growth mindset for client development and practice management.
• Values collaboration and diverse perspectives and can work with a team to creatively solve problems.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license in good standing with the [State] Bar.
• Minimum four years of litigation experience.
• First-chair trial experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to handle high-pressure cases and manage complex litigation matters.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to client service and ethical legal practice.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong writing and legal research skills, and a strong work ethic.
• Entrepreneurial growth mindset for client development and practice management.
• Values collaboration and diverse perspectives and can work with a team to creatively solve problems.
• Willingness to be a productive member of a team.

The firm offers a fully transparent compensation structure, full benefits, including paid holidays and vacation, health care insurance, 401k, and an excellent work environment. Submit your cover letter, resume, and a writing sample to Leah Mako, Director of People Operations at lmako@perez-morris.com

Perez Morris is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage and intentionally seek diverse perspectives and work experience.