Associate Attorney - Medical Malpractice Defense

Mchenry & Horan Pc; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

McHenry & Horan PC, located in Uniondale, NY, is looking for an attorney with 3-5 years of experience to join their Medical Malpractice team. This hybrid position requires strong legal research and writing skills, a collaborative approach, and the ability to work independently up to 50% of the time. Candidates must be admitted to practice in New York and have relevant experience in medical malpractice litigation. The anticipated salary for this role ranges from $125,000 to $150,000, plus performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be admitted to practice in New York.
• Minimum 3 years experience in medical malpractice, healthcare litigation, or personal injury.

Responsibilities

• Develop litigation strategy for defense of medical malpractice actions.
• Draft and review pleadings, memos, briefs, and legal correspondence.
• Analyze medical records for litigation purposes.
• Represent clients in court and participate in depositions.
• Conduct legal and medical research and interact with experts.

Skills

Strong legal research, writing and verbal communication skills

Ability to interact with clients

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

Education

Admission to practice in New York

At least 3 years of experience in medical malpractice or personal injury litigation

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Company Overview

McHenry & Horan, P.C. is a legacy medical malpractice defense firm with offices in Uniondale, NY. We are well respected for our expertise at all levels of litigation from inception through trial and appeals. Medical malpractice defense is the foundation of the firm's practice. McHenry & Horan, P.C. is known for an enriching, collegial workplace; the firm offers true opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Position Summary

This position is for an attorney with 3-5 years' experience to join the Medical Malpractice team in our Uniondale office, which represents physicians and all other professional healthcare providers, hospitals and other healthcare facilities in all manners of Medical Malpractice litigation. This position is hybrid in nature and requires a disciplined individual capable of working remotely up to 50% of the time. We are looking for a bright, highly motivated and proactive attorney with excellent writing skills, someone with the willingness and capability to act independently and comfortable with client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with senior litigators to develop litigation strategy for the defense of medical malpractice actions.
• Draft and review pleadings and discovery, memos, briefs and other legal correspondence and litigation documents.
• Analyze medical records.
• Represent clients in court.
• Participate in depositions, conferences, hearings and all other aspects of medical malpractice litigation.
• Interact with medical experts.
• Conduct legal and medical research and analysis.
• Draft motions.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Interact with clients.

Education and Experience Required

• Admission to practice in New York.
• At least 3 years of experience preferably in medical malpractice/healthcare litigation, or personal injury litigation. Other areas of litigation experience will be considered for the right candidate.

Skills and Abilities Required

• Strong legal research, writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with clients and command client confidence.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

NY Comprehensive Total Rewards Package

McHenry & Horan, P.C. is proud to offer comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is $125,000 - $150,000, which represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range as of March, 2025. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.

Flexible work from home options available.