Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney

The role

Manage a caseload of medical malpractice and healthcare defense matters from start to finish. Take and defend depositions, appear in court, and draft pleadings, motions and discovery.

What you will do

• Manage a caseload of medical malpractice and healthcare defense matters from inception through resolution.
• Take and defend depositions, appear in court, and participate in all phases of litigation.
• Develop litigation strategy with experienced attorneys and firm leadership.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other substantive legal filings.
• Build relationships with healthcare clients by providing strategic counsel and regular case updates.
• Work on complex healthcare litigation, including COVID-related claims and other emerging liability matters.

Required qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in NY
• 2+ years of litigation experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Nice to have

• Medical malpractice or healthcare litigation experience

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• Applications from recruitment agencies are accepted only with an active, signed fee agreement dated as of 7/1/2024.
• The firm participates in E-Verify and confirms work authorization for 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.