Second Chair Plaintiff'-Side Birth Injury Litigation Attorney

An established and growing plaintiff-side medical malpractice firm is seeking a litigation attorney to join a newly created trial team focused on catastrophic birth injury cases.

This position offers hands-on responsibility, substantial courtroom exposure, and a clear path to increased responsibility on nationally significant cases.

Why Consider This Role

• Work directly on high-value birth injury cases
• Meaningful deposition and trial opportunities
• Strong mentorship from experienced trial lawyers
• Performance-based compensation with significant earning potential

Responsibilities

• Support trial team in all phases of litigation
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Draft motions, briefs, and discovery
• Assist with witness preparation and trial strategy
• Participate in trial preparation and courtroom proceedings

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of litigation experience
• Significant previous deposition experience required
• Medical malpractice experience strongly preferred
• Strong writing, advocacy, and case management skills
• Active bar admission in any U.S. jurisdiction

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $150,000+
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Individual health coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Hybrid work arrangement

Location

Based in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC.

Candidates must be able to work in the office on a regular basis and travel for occasional trial assignments. This is not a fully remote position.

Culture & Fit

The practice is seeking ambitious, entrepreneurial litigators who are motivated by results and excited by the opportunity to help families affected by catastrophic birth injuries. Ideal candidates are confident in their abilities, comfortable with performance-based compensation, and eager to play a meaningful role in building the next phase of a growing trial practice.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

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Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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