Defense Litigation Associate Attorney

Aaronson Rappaport Feinstein & Deutsch, LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a litigation associate to join its dynamic team in New York City. This role offers the opportunity to handle medical malpractice defense matters, including depositions, court appearances, and drafting client reports. The ideal candidate will possess a J.D. from an accredited law school and have 2-5 years of civil defense litigation experience. With a collegial work environment and competitive compensation package, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their legal career while contributing to a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Competitive compensation package

Bonuses

Generous employer health insurance contributions

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in civil defense litigation.
• Admitted to practice in New York.

Responsibilities

• Handle medical malpractice defense matters including depositions and court appearances.
• Draft client reports and manage a complex caseload.

Skills

Communication Skills

Legal Acumen

Independent Thinking

Case Management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Aaronson Rappaport, a prominent NYC litigation firm with offices in NYC and LI, seeks a litigation associate to handle medical malpractice defense matters. Job responsibilities will include depositions, court appearances, drafting of client reports, motion practice, record reviews, and meetings with experts.

The ideal candidate will have received a J.D. from an accredited law school and be admitted in NY with 2-5 years of experience in civil defense litigation.

Desirous attributes include strong communication skills (written and oral), superior legal acumen, independent thinking, and the ability to manage a large and complex caseload while being an effective team player.

Aaronson Rappaport provides a collegial work environment and competitive compensation package, including bonuses and generous employer health insurance contributions. Compensation range: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

This employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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