Litigation Attorney – Medical Malpractice Défense Job
Employer: Scimax Consulting
SpiderID: 14133358
Location: Orange, California
Posted: 1/26/2026
Wage: 170000 - 215000
Priority Review Date: 2/25/2026
Job Code / NOC / SOC: SCI0070
Category: Legal
Job Description:
•Manage cases from inception through trial/arbitration
•Develop and execute effective litigation and defense strategies
•Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses
•Prepare cases for trial, arbitration, and depositions
•Appear in court and represent physicians in depo-only matters
•Partner closely with trial attorneys and Claims Specialists
•Ensure cost-effective, guideline-compliant case management
•Provide timely litigation updates and reports to Claims
•Develop and execute effective litigation and defense strategies
•Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses
•Prepare cases for trial, arbitration, and depositions
•Appear in court and represent physicians in depo-only matters
•Partner closely with trial attorneys and Claims Specialists
•Ensure cost-effective, guideline-compliant case management
•Provide timely litigation updates and reports to Claims
Job Requirements:
•Juris Doctor (JD)
•Active California Bar license
•3+ years of medical malpractice litigation experience
•Strong understanding of medical, legal, and claims-related issues
•Ability to work independently while collaborating with a litigation team
•Active California Bar license
•3+ years of medical malpractice litigation experience
•Strong understanding of medical, legal, and claims-related issues
•Ability to work independently while collaborating with a litigation team
Job Criteria:
Start Date: 01/03/2026
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Experience: 3
Education: Other
Travel: None
Vacation: Negotiable / Other
Company Profile:
Scimax Consulting is a distinguished recruitment firm offering comprehensive talent acquisition services nationwide. Specializing in the IT, Hospitality, Healthcare, and Legal sectors, we are dedicated to providing end-to-end recruitment solutions for both private clients and corporate organizations.
Managed by a network of experienced, independent recruiters, Scimax Consulting brings a wealth of industry expertise and cross-continental insights to every engagement. Our firm employs a strategic, results-driven approach to identify, source, and place highly qualified professionals across a range of permanent, contract, and temporary positions.
Contact Information:
| Contact Name: Jacqui Nel | Type: Recruiter |
| Company: Scimax Consulting | |
| Web Site: https://scimaxconsultants.com | |