Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney

Pay: $135,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected litigation team with a strong reputation in medical malpractice defense
• Handle meaningful, high-stakes cases involving hospitals, physicians, and medical professionals
• Work with experienced trial attorneys in a collaborative and supportive environment
• Gain hands-on litigation experience from case inception through resolution
• Opportunity for higher compensation with strong medical malpractice defense experience

Location: This role is primarily on-site in Shelton, CT, with Newtown, CT also available as an office option. Hybrid flexibility may be considered for attorneys with extensive medical malpractice experience.

Note: Candidates must have 3+ years of litigation experience. Medical malpractice defense experience is strongly preferred, but we will also consider personal injury attorneys with substantial litigation experience and strong medical records experience.

About Us

We are a Connecticut litigation firm with deep experience representing hospitals, physicians, medical professionals, and other clients in complex litigation matters. Our attorneys bring decades of courtroom experience and are known for delivering efficient, ethical, and results-driven representation in a supportive team environment. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Defend medical malpractice and professional liability matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, reports, and case strategy documents
• Review and analyze medical records, expert materials, and litigation evidence
• Conduct legal research and support case preparation for hearings, depositions, mediations, trials, and appeals
• Work directly with attorneys, experts, clients, and opposing counsel
• Manage deadlines, court filings, discovery obligations, and case progress
• Contribute to a team-oriented litigation practice with strong mentorship and professional development

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience required
• Medical malpractice defense experience strongly preferred
• Personal injury litigation experience may be considered if the candidate has substantial medical records experience
• Connecticut Bar admission required
• Strong writing, research, case analysis, and communication skills
• Experience with depositions, discovery, motion practice, and court appearances preferred
• Ability to work on-site in Shelton or Newtown, CT

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will work on sophisticated litigation matters with a highly experienced team
• You will gain meaningful case responsibility and courtroom exposure
• You will be part of a supportive, professional, and collaborative environment
• You will have the opportunity to grow within a respected Connecticut litigation practice
• Your medical malpractice and litigation experience will be valued and rewarded

JPC-1076

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: Openings in either Newtown or Shelton, CT. CT bar license. 3+ yrs litigation exp. Must have personal injury or medical malpractice exp.

• Nice to haves:

• Additional context: Relocation- [no]. Packages - [no]

• Salary Bands:

  • 3 to 4 years relevant litigation experience: $135K-$145K

  • 5 to 7 years with strong litigation and some med mal exposure: $145K-$165K

  • 8+ years with significant med mal defense experience: $165K-$185K+

Submission Email: Name / Tara - [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Connecticut litigation firm seeking a Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney with 3+ years of litigation experience. Med mal defense is strongly preferred, but PI attorneys with substantial litigation and medical records experience may fit. Role is primarily on-site in Shelton or Newtown, CT, with possible hybrid for extensive med mal experience.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney - Stockman O'Connor PLLC - JPC 1076 - Source

*New Job Order Alert*

• Client job title: Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney

• Location: Shelton, CT and Newtown, CT

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

• Experience: 2

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Medical Malpractice Attorney, Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney, Professional Liability Attorney, Healthcare Litigation Attorney, Insurance Defense Attorney, Personal Injury Attorney, Litigation Associate, Medical Records, Depositions, Discovery, CT Bar

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: No

• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): CT bar, 3+ yr lit, near bridgeport, low pop 150k. meh