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The RoleLyons &amp; Associates, P.C. is seeking a first-chair (or strong second-chair stepping to first) Medical Malpractice Trial Attorney to take cases from intake through verdict. You will own strategy, manage discovery and experts, lead dispositive and in-limine motion practice, and try cases to a jury. You&rsquo;ll also mentor associates and partner with clients and carriers to drive results and predictability.What You&rsquo;ll Do&middot; Lead the case lifecycle: early case assessment, strategy memos, budgets, and trial plans.&middot; Discovery &amp; experts: take/defend depositions (parties, fact witnesses, 30(b)(6), experts); retain, prepare, and examine medical experts across specialties.&middot; Motion practice: summary judgment; motions in limine; evidentiary challenges; trial briefs; post-trial motions.&middot; Trial: jury selection, openings/closings, direct/cross (fact &amp; expert), charge conferences, verdict preservation.&middot; Client &amp; carrier interface: regular, outcomes-focused updates; reserves input; mediation/ADR strategy; early resolution when it serves the client.&middot; Team leadership: supervise associates and paralegals; enforce checklists, SLAs, and quality control.&middot; Ethics &amp; compliance: conflicts, billing hygiene, and file management consistent with carrier guidelines.What Success Looks Like (6&ndash;12 Months)&middot; Tries or meaningfully co-tries 2&ndash;3 matters/year OR moves trial-set matters to favorable resolution within budget.&middot; Delivers on-time, guideline-compliant reports and budgets with &lt;5% write-offs.&middot; Builds a trusted rapport with at least 3&ndash;5 provider clients and carrier adjusters.&middot; Coaches 1&ndash;2 associates to take independent depos/oral arguments.Qualifications&middot; New Jersey bar required (in good standing). New York bar a plus.&middot; 5+ years of litigation experience with meaningful med-mal defense exposure; first-chair trial experience strongly preferred (will consider high-level second-chair ready to step up).&middot; Demonstrated excellence with medical experts, complex causation, damages analysis, and high-stakes motion practice.&middot; Strong writing and courtroom skills; calm under pressure; impeccable judgment and professionalism.&middot; Organized, proactive, and business-minded about budgets, reserves, and outcomes.Nice-to-Haves&middot; Prior carrier-panel experience and guideline familiarity.&middot; Experience in related areas (nursing home, licensure/board matters, credentialing/peer review).&middot; Med-related background (nursing, EMT, biomedical science) or comfort across multiple specialties.Compensation &amp; Benefits&middot; Competitive salary, performance bonuses; partner-track available for the right candidate.&middot; Medical/dental/vision, 401(k), PTO, CLE/bar dues, and trial-support resources and more.&middot; Hybrid work after onboarding; modern tech stack and paralegal support.Job Type: Full-timePay: $150,000.00 - $250,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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Medical Malpractice Defense Trial Attorney