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Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney - Hybrid in Cape Coral

Date Posted: 15 October 2026

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Job Description

Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney: Hybrid Flexibility in Cape Coral

Our client, an established Southwest Florida defense firm, is seeking a Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney with 3+ years of experience for its Cape Coral office. The firm defends physicians, hospitals, clinics, and healthcare professionals in malpractice and related liability matters across Florida.

This is a hybrid role. You will split your week between the Cape Coral office and home, with partner support and meaningful ownership of your files.

What You'll Do

  • Defend medical malpractice and healthcare liability claims in state court
  • Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and status reports for carriers and clients
  • Take and defend depositions of parties, experts, and fact witnesses
  • Attend mediations, hearings, and trials
  • Evaluate exposure and recommend strategy to clients and carriers

What We're Looking For

  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Member of The Florida Bar in good standing
  • 3+ years of medical malpractice defense or civil litigation experience
  • Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
  • Ability to manage a caseload with partner guidance
  • Comfort with a hybrid schedule

Why You'll Love It

  • Competitive base salary of $120,000 to $205,000, commensurate with experience
  • Bonus opportunity
  • Hybrid schedule with real flexibility
  • Steady healthcare defense docket in a growing Florida market
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Clear path for long-term growth

Ready for medical malpractice defense in Cape Coral? Apply today or reach out to me directly.

To learn more about this opportunity or any of our other openings, please contact: Hashly Bellido at hashly.bellido@gogpac.com or call/text me at 651-352-6829. You can also confidentially email me your resume.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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