Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney

The role

You will work on medical malpractice claims and healthcare provider litigation for a regional defense team. You will manage a caseload, draft legal documents, attend court proceedings, and keep clients updated.

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.
• Admitted to practice in NY.
• A 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 compensation.
• Generous PTO.
• 401(k) match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits.
• Hybrid flexibility for work-life balance.
• Advancement opportunities within a nationally recognized firm.

Before you apply

• Recruitment agencies can only submit candidates with a current signed fee agreement and portal access.

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.