Emerging Medical Malpractice Defense Associate in NJ

Orionplacement; Haddon Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement in New Jersey is seeking an associate attorney (0-3 years) to assist in the defense of complex medical malpractice and healthcare liability matters. This on-site role in Haddon Heights offers hands-on litigation exposure, close collaboration with experienced attorneys, and opportunities to develop research, writing, and courtroom skills.

Candidates must be admitted to the New Jersey Bar and possess a strong interest in litigation, with excellent analytical, communication, and

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey Bar license required.
• 0–3 years of experience as an associate attorney.
• Interest in litigation and medical malpractice defense.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Able to manage deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated initiative, professionalism, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with defense of complex medical malpractice and healthcare liability matters.
• Conduct legal research and help develop case strategy.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, and other documents.
• Assist with discovery, depositions, hearings, negotiations, and litigation activities.
• Review medical records and case-related materials.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and others.
• Manage assigned tasks and deadlines with attention to detail.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys and progressively take on greater responsibility.
• Develop practical litigation skills across the full lifecycle of cases.

Skills

New Jersey Bar

Litigation

Medical malpractice

Legal research

Legal writing

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Job description

Orionplacement in New Jersey is seeking an associate attorney (0-3 years) to assist in the defense of complex medical malpractice and healthcare liability matters. This on-site role in Haddon Heights offers hands-on litigation exposure, close collaboration with experienced attorneys, and opportunities to develop research, writing, and courtroom skills.

Candidates must be admitted to the New Jersey Bar and possess a strong interest in litigation, with excellent analytical, communication, and