Medical Malpractice Attorney

Company: Perez & Morris LLC
Location: Toledo
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: Job Title: Trial Attorney Location: Toledo, Ohio I Onsite About the Firm Perez Morris is a women-owned business defense law firm headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with offices in Cleveland and Toledo, Ohio, as well as Pennsylvania. Our attorneys are licensed to practice across the country and regularly practice in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. We pride ourselves on being good people, doing great legal work, exceptionally well. We serve retail, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and logistics clients. We look for self-motivated, intelligent, business-minded, diverse attorneys who want to work at a firm passionate about investing in its people and communities where we live and work. Position Overview Perez Morris is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Trial Attorney to join our Toledo office. The ideal candidate will have first-chair trial experience, a deep understanding of medical-legal issues, and a proven track record of handling high-stakes cases from inception through verdict. Key Responsibilities Experienced trial lawyer with regular appearances in court conferences, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions. Skilled in all aspects of litigation strategy from drafting pleadings, responding to written discovery motions and discovery demands, preparing motions, to negotiating settlements and preparing witnesses for trial. Serve as the primary contact for corporate clients and insurers, providing regular updates, case assessments, and litigation plans. Independently manage an assigned caseload and meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of legal practice. Prepare witnesses for trial and coordinate trial preparation efforts. Provide strategic counsel and legal advice to clients throughout the litigation process. Qualifications Three to five years of experience in litigation. Interest in Medical Malpractice desirable. Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. Active license in good standing with the Ohio State Bar. First-chair trial experience preferred. Demonstrated ability to handle high-pressure cases and manage complex litigation matters. Commitment to client service and ethical legal practice. Exceptional attention to detail, strong writing and legal research skills, and a strong work ethic. Entrepreneurial growth mindset for client development and practice management. Values collaboration and diverse perspectives and can work with a team to creatively solve problems. Willingness to be a productive member of a team. The firm offers a fully transparent compensation structure, full benefits, including paid holidays and vacation, health care insurance, 401k, and an excellent work environment. Submit your resume to Leah Mako, Director of People Operations at lmako@perez-morris.com Perez Morris is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage and intentionally seek diverse perspectives and work experience.

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