Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB), a multi-office national defense firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our Orlando office, supporting our Nursing Home Defense practice. This is a full-time, in-office position offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
About the Role
The Associate Attorney will represent healthcare providers and long-term care facilities in all phases of complex nursing home litigation. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators while managing cases from inception through resolution. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and committed to delivering exceptional client service in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities- Manage a caseload involving nursing home and long-term care defense matters
- Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, legal memoranda, and other litigation-related documents
- Conduct legal research and develop case strategies
- Handle all aspects of discovery, including drafting and responding to written discovery and preparing for depositions
- Attend hearings, mediations, depositions, and court appearances
- Prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation and exhibit organization
- Maintain regular communication with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and team members
- Ensure compliance with court deadlines and maintain organized case files
- Provide timely reporting and strategic recommendations to clients
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active member in good standing with the Florida Bar
- 2+ years of civil litigation experience; nursing home, medical malpractice, healthcare defense, or general liability experience preferred
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management abilities
- Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced litigation practice
- Experience handling hearings, depositions, and court appearances is preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software
QPWB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time off
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a national law firm
For immediate consideration, qualified candidates should submit their resume. Compensation is commensurate with experience.
QPWB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Skills Required
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active member in good standing with the Florida Bar
- 2+ years of civil litigation experience
- Nursing home, medical malpractice, healthcare defense, or general liability experience
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management abilities
- Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced litigation practice
- Experience handling hearings, depositions, and court appearances
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software
What We Do
Over the past 25 years, QPWB is one of the fastest-growing law firms in the US. Though a strategy hinged upon providing the best legal problem-solvers throughout the country, the firm has brought in different and unique talent and, as a by-product, has become the largest minority-owned firm in the nation. We offer a comprehensive range of legal services to both public and private companies, insurance carriers, professionals, entrepreneurs, and individuals. With access to a network of 500 attorneys nationally, our areas of practice cover a wide spectrum and include focuses in over 130 different areas of law for our clients. QPWB is known for its ability to defend businesses in various liability and tort actions such as premises liability, products liability, construction claims, and more. We also have a robust professional liability practice representing healthcare providers, legal professionals, and other service providers. The firm also handles complex securities and broker-dealer matters, including public offerings and SEC representations. We operate through a tightly integrated network of 49 offices nationwide, strategically located in major metropolitan areas, and provide admittance in nearly every US state and territory. Additionally, we maintain of-counsel relationships with various other law firms across the United States, which enhances our capability to provide comprehensive legal services on a national scale and beyond.
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