Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney

The role

You will handle a caseload of medical malpractice claims for a regional defense team. You will draft legal documents, attend court proceedings, and keep clients updated on their cases.

What you will do

• Manage a diverse caseload, focused on medical malpractice claims.
• Collaborate with attorneys, team members, and partners on strategic legal projects.
• Attend court appearances, depositions, motion hearings, and other legal proceedings.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, providing case updates and managing expectations.
• Draft and review pleadings, discovery requests, motions, and settlement agreements.
• Contribute to case strategies and support senior team members in trial and settlement preparation.

Required qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Must be admitted to practice in NY.
• Minimum of 2 years of defense litigation experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Nice to have

• Medical malpractice or healthcare defense experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Generous PTO.
• 401(k) match.
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits.

Before you apply

• Recruitment agencies may only submit candidates with an active, signed fee agreement through the firm's Recruitment Agency Portal.
• The firm participates in E-Verify and confirms work authorization for all new hires.

About the company

Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices. The firm is recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer.