Attorney | Medical Malpractice Defense | Hybrid | 149041

Gilder Search Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Parental leave

Job summary

Gilder Search Group seeks a litigation attorney to defend hospitals, physicians, and healthcare systems in medical malpractice matters from inception through resolution. You will work closely with partners in a mentorship-focused culture and benefit from long-term growth opportunities.

The role offers a hybrid schedule (three days in-office, two remote; Mondays in-office) and a salary range from $100,000 to $200,000 with a structured bonus program beginning at 1,950 billable hours.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of medical malpractice defense experience preferred
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission to the New York Bar at the time of interview
• Strong legal writing, oral advocacy, and high-volume caseload management skills
• Backgrounds in District Attorney, general liability, or personal injury work also considered
• Experience representing hospitals, physicians, or healthcare systems a plus

Responsibilities

• Defend hospitals, physicians, and healthcare providers in malpractice matters
• Draft, review, and respond to discovery
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Appear in court for conferences and hearings
• Draft and argue motions
• Perform legal and medical research
• Manage complex litigation matters from inception through resolution

Skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

High-volume caseload management

Discovery management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

If you're a litigation attorney who wants to build deep expertise defending hospitals, physicians, and healthcare systems, this opportunity offers the chance to handle sophisticated medical malpractice matters from inception through resolution, working closely with experienced partners in a culture built around mentorship and long-term growth.

What's in it for you? You'll have the opportunity to manage discovery, conduct and defend depositions, argue motions, and appear in court on complex healthcare litigation matters. The role offers a hybrid schedule of three days in-office and two days remote, with Mondays in-office to support collaboration and mentorship, plus compensation ranging from $100,000 for junior associates up to $200,000 for senior and Of Counsel roles, and a structured bonus program beginning at 1,950 billable hours.

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years of medical malpractice defense experience preferred, required for mid-level and senior roles
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission to the New York Bar at the time of interview
• Strong legal writing, oral advocacy, and high-volume caseload management skills
• Backgrounds in District Attorney, general liability, or personal injury work also considered
• Experience representing hospitals, physicians, or healthcare systems a plus

The Role

• Defend hospitals, physicians, and healthcare providers in malpractice matters
• Draft, review, and respond to discovery
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Appear in court for conferences and hearings
• Draft and argue motions
• Perform legal and medical research
• Manage complex litigation matters from inception through resolution

Benefits

• Medical (UMR/UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus, multiple plans + telemedicine), dental and vision through Guardian
• Fully employer-paid short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance at 1x salary, and FSA/HRA options
• 401(k) with employer match through Vanguard and pre-tax commuter benefits
• 21 to 26 days of PTO based on tenure, 11 paid holidays, and a tenure-based parental leave program
• Subject to eligibility requirements.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $200,000

Reference: 149041

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