Senior Trial Attorney to Partner - Malpractice & General Liability

Job Description

Lead the Launch: Senior Trial Attorney Needed to Open & Grow South Florida Office for Top NYC Defense Firm

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Andrew Harrison

Salary: $150,000 - $250,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are an established, full-service defense litigation law firm headquartered in New York City, with a strong national reputation for excellence in malpractice and negligence defense. We represent major hospital systems, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, managed care organizations, physicians, and other healthcare professionals and institutions nationwide.

As part of our strategic growth, we are expanding into South Florida and seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney or Partner-Level Attorney to play a pivotal role in launching and growing our presence in the region. The firm already has work ready to hand off and is committed to opening a South Florida office to support this growth. This is a unique opportunity to be on the ground floor of an exciting expansion with the backing and resources of a well-established firm.

Why join us?

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience ($200K–$250K+ depending on background)

Hybrid or remote work flexibility

Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Generous Bonus Structure - monthly bonuses and origination bonuses

Hybrid & Remote work available

6 month paid parental leave!

25 PTO days!

Job Details

Position Overview:

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience handling insurance defense and general liability matters, including medical malpractice, personal injury, and professional liability. This is a key leadership opportunity offering autonomy, support, and the chance to shape the growth of a new office.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a full caseload of complex insurance defense matters from inception through trial

First-chair jury trials and handle high-exposure cases

Conduct depositions, hearings, mediations, and court conferences

Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and trial strategy

Build and maintain strong client relationships

Serve as a key leader in opening and growing the firm’s South Florida office

Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to recruiting and business development efforts

Qualifications:

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active Florida Bar license in good standing

10+ years of experience in insurance defense, medical malpractice, or general liability litigation

First-chair trial experience required

Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in building out a new office with firm support

Locations:

This position is based in South Florida, with flexibility for hybrid or remote work. Similar senior-level opportunities are also available in Manhattan, Long Island, and New Jersey for qualified candidates.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should apply and submit their resume to We look forward to hearing from you!

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