Medical Malpractice Defense Associate - ON-SITE THROUGHOUT WEEK

Job Description

Job Description

Schedule: Full-time | Flexible hours | ~1800 billable hours/year

Onsite in Norfolk, VA

About the Opportunity:
A reputable Norfolk-based law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney with 3–6 years of litigation experience to join its growing Medical Malpractice Defense practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney interested in representing healthcare institutions and professionals in complex medical malpractice claims.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all phases of medical malpractice defense litigation

• Conduct legal research and draft motions, pleadings, and discovery responses

• Assist in depositions and trials as second-chair counsel

• Participate in case strategy discussions and collaborate directly with clients

• Work closely with senior attorneys and legal support staff

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in medical malpractice defense or comparable civil litigation

• Licensed to practice law in Virginia

• Strong research, writing, and analytical abilities

• Prior deposition or trial experience preferred

• Interest in building a long-term practice in medical malpractice defense

The Midtown Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are a small, woman-owned business certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Operating from our headquarters in Washington, DC, we provide trusted staffing services nationwide. Our clients include thousands of the most prestigious Fortune 500 companies, law firms, financial organizations, tech innovators, non-profits, and lobbying firms, as well as federal, state and local government agencies.