Professional Liability Associate

Job Description

Eckert Seamans, a national AmLaw 200 firm, seeks a motivated Associate to join our Professional Liability practice in Philadelphia. The ideal candidate will bring experience in defending health care providers, hospitals, and physicians in complex medical malpractice actions.

Qualifications :

• Five (5) to eight (8) years of relevant experience in medical malpractice defense work
• Comfortable in all areas of case management and phases of litigation, including drafting pleadings, preparing and responding to discovery, preparing motions, preparing witnesses for deposition and trial testimony, retaining and collaborating with expert witnesses, and participating in trial preparation, trial and arbitration, mediation, and settlement negotiations
• Excellent academic credentials
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills - a self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team
• Exceptional legal and medical research skills, writing, and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability and desire to manage a variety of active matters independently in a fast-paced environment
• Pennsylvania bar admission required

Eckert Seamans' Professional Liability team is among the most respected in the country, representing physicians and other health care professionals; hospitals, nursing homes, and healthcare systems; health insurance companies; pharmaceutical companies and professional corporations. We provide counseling and litigate matters concerning physician rights, medical malpractice defense, regulatory and licensure issues, guardianship proceedings / incapacitated patients, insurance issues, pharmacy liability, reimbursement, and other related matters. We also assist in developing and implementing risk management strategies concerning issues related to the application of peer review privilege and related confidentiality concerns for hospitals and other health care institutions. We frequently defend cases at jury trial and to verdict.

We invite you to apply if you have relevant experience and are looking for an exciting opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm where your contributions are valued and integral to our continued success. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume.

Benefits :

Eckert Seamans is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or any protected military or veteran status.

Eckert Seamans will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters unless specifically requested and approved by an HR / Recruiting representative for this position. Prior approval is required even if the agency or recruiter has an agreement in place with Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC. An external agency or recruiter will not be compensated in any way for the submission of a candidate for this position if prior approval is not obtained.