Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney – Fort Lauderdale, FL
Defend Leading Healthcare Providers | Join a Trial-Ready Litigation Team
A well-respected civil defense firm in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney with at least 2 years of litigation experience to join its growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated attorney to work on complex, high-stakes medical malpractice cases representing hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
If you're looking for hands-on case responsibility, mentorship from seasoned litigators, and the chance to grow in a collaborative environment—this could be the perfect fit.
What You’ll Do:
Manage and assist in the defense of medical malpractice cases from inception to resolution
Draft pleadings, discovery responses, motions, and legal memoranda
Conduct and defend depositions of parties, medical providers, and expert witnesses
Represent clients in mediations, hearings, and trial preparation
Develop litigation strategies in collaboration with partners and clients
Provide legal guidance and risk assessment to healthcare providers
What We’re Looking For:
J.D. from an accredited law school
Active and in good standing with the Florida Bar
Minimum of 2 years of civil litigation experience (medical malpractice or insurance defense preferred)
Solid foundation in discovery, depositions, motion practice, and case management
Excellent legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
Professional, detail-oriented, and client-focused with the ability to handle deadlines and competing priorities
What You’ll Get:
Competitive compensation package based on experience
Minimum billable requirement: 1,900 hours
Lucrative benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO
Clear path for growth with mentorship and training from trial-tested attorneys
Supportive, team-oriented firm culture with long-term career development in mind
Ready to Apply?
Send your resume and a writing sample to Kaelan.dea@gogpac.com to start the conversation. Interviews are currently being scheduled.
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.
