A growing regional business law firm with a strong healthcare litigation practice is hiring a medical malpractice associate in Albuquerque to take real ownership of cases from first filing through resolution.
Responsibilities
- Research and analyze legal issues in medical malpractice matters
- Develop case strategy, evaluate settlement value, and advise clients on their rights and options
- Take the lead on cases from beginning to end
- Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests
- Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and trials
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
- Keep case files organized and stay current through continuing legal education
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Licensed with the State Bar of New Mexico
- Minimum 3 years of medical malpractice defense, complex litigation, wrongful death, or similar experience
- Experience on high-exposure cases ($10M+) preferred
- Strong research, writing, negotiation, and oral communication skills
- Organized, able to work independently and as part of a team; willing to travel as needed
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary $110,000-$165,000, based on years of experience and bar admission date
- Quarterly bonus plan tied to monthly billables, with the potential to earn up to $52,000+ more per year
- Health, dental, and vision starting the first of the month after hire
- 401(k) with firm match
- Annual bar dues paid
- 10 holidays plus 4 early-release days
- Employee referral bonus
Work arrangement
Full-time, hybrid: 3 days in the Albuquerque office, 2 days from home.
This is an energetic, entrepreneurial firm with a team-first culture, known for investing in its people long-term and giving associates a hands-on role from day one, with no ceiling on growth for those who contribute.
An Equal Opportunity Employment.
Please contact me at your earliest convenience if you are qualified and interested in applying for this position, either via phone/text (605) 610-1227, or email nina.shock@gogpac.com.
Apply: Submit your resume in confidence, quoting reference MEDMAL-ABQ-25.
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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