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Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney in Orlando

Date Posted: 23 October 2026

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Job Description

Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney: Defend Physicians and Hospitals in Orlando

Our client, a respected Florida defense firm, is seeking a Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney with 3+ years of experience to join its Orlando office. The practice defends physicians, nurses, hospitals, surgical centers, and long-term care providers in professional liability claims from pre-suit investigation through verdict.

This is an in-office role in Orlando, where you will work closely with a seasoned healthcare defense team.

What You'll Do

  • Handle medical negligence claims from the pre-suit notice stage through trial
  • Review and analyze medical records with physicians and nurse consultants
  • Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and detailed reports to carriers and clients
  • Take and defend depositions of treating physicians, experts, and parties
  • Attend mediations, hearings, and trials alongside senior trial counsel

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, healthcare, or insurance defense litigation experience
  • Familiarity with Florida's medical malpractice pre-suit requirements
  • Strong writing, organization, and client communication skills
  • Commitment to working in office in Orlando

Why You'll Love It

  • Competitive base salary of $120,000 to $205,000, commensurate with experience
  • Bonus potential
  • Meaningful work defending healthcare professionals
  • Substantial deposition and trial experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Supportive, collegial team culture

Interested in a focused healthcare defense practice? 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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