Insurance Defense Medical Malpractice Attorney

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

Join Our Team as an Insurance Defense Medical Malpractice Attorney!

Are you a skilled and driven attorney with 8–10 years of experience in insurance defense and medical malpractice litigation? Do you excel in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your expertise is both valued and nurtured? If so, Degan, Blanchard & Nash (DBN) invites you to become a key member of our dynamic legal team.

At DBN, we are committed to fostering a supportive and forward-thinking workplace. As an Insurance Defense Medical Malpractice Attorney, you will handle complex and high-stakes cases, representing healthcare providers, hospitals, and insurers in a wide range of medical malpractice matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse caseload focused on medical malpractice defense, including claims involving hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and draft responsive pleadings, dispositive motions, and detailed legal memoranda.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, mediations, arbitrations, and depositions.
• Provide strategic legal counsel to clients, including risk assessment and litigation strategy.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to develop effective case strategies and achieve favorable outcomes.
• Stay current on legal developments, case law, and regulatory changes impacting medical malpractice and insurance defense.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Louisiana State Bar and in good standing.
• 8–10 years of experience in insurance defense, with a strong emphasis on medical malpractice litigation.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High level of professionalism and ethical standards.

Benefit Highlights:

• Participation in bonus programs
• Life Insurance: We provide $50,000 coverage at no cost to the employee.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance: Also provided at no cost to the employee.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans through BCBS
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: with an annual discretionary match
• HAS with Firm Contribution
• Dependent Care FSA
• Generous PTO allotment
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Additional Supplemental insurances are also available

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Degan, Blanchard & Nash (DBN) is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. DBN makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Degan, Blanchard & Nash (DBN) participates in E-Verify and Right to Work to confirm identity and employment eligibility.