Associate Attorney Medical Malpractice Defense

Mchenry & Horan Pc; United States; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Career growth opportunities

Collegial work culture

Job summary

A respected medical malpractice defense firm is seeking an attorney in Uniondale, NY with 3-5 years of experience. The role involves litigation strategy development, drafting legal documents, and client interaction. The position is hybrid, allowing for remote work, and offers a salary range of $125,000 - $150,000. Strong legal research and writing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in medical malpractice or personal injury litigation.
• Strong legal research and writing capabilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop litigation strategies for medical malpractice actions.
• Draft and review legal documents including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Interact with clients and medical experts, and represent clients in court.

Skills

Legal research

Writing skills

Client interaction

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Admission to practice in New York

Job description

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. 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;
• Analysis of 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; and
• 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.

Compensation and Benefits

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.

Additional Information

Flexible work from home options available.