Healthcare & Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois, an AmLaw 100 firm, seeks an attorney to join its Healthcare & Medical Malpractice and Long-Term Care Practices in Newark, NJ. The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in New Jersey and have 1–7 years of experience representing healthcare providers and facilities in Medical Malpractice and Long-Term Care lawsuits.

Candidates should be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions.

Qualifications

• 1–7 years of healthcare litigation experience in Medical Malpractice and Long-Term Care.
• Experience representing healthcare providers and facilities in lawsuits.
• Proficiency in drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings; drafting and arguing motions.
• Strong writing and analytical skills; ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent healthcare providers in medical malpractice and long-term care cases in state and federal courts.
• Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings; draft and argue motions.
• Take and defend depositions; manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Healthcare malpractice experience

Long-term care experience

Drafting and depositions

Education

New Jersey Bar Admission

Job description

Overview

The Newark, NJ office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Healthcare & Medical Malpractice and Long-Term Care Practices.

The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in New Jersey and have at least one (1) to seven (7) years of experience representing healthcare providers and facilities in Medical Malpractice and Long-Term Care lawsuits. Qualified candidates will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions. Candidates must have strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Lewis Brisbois represents healthcare providers, including hospitals, physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, mental healthcare counselors, pharmacists, dentists, podiatrists, clinics, convalescent homes, and other industry representatives in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings. The firm also handles medical malpractice actions in numerous areas, including obstetrics, emergency medicine, surgery, cardiology, general practice, pulmonary medicine, nursing, orthopedics, neurology, oncology, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, genetics testing, radiology, dentistry and podiatry. The Firm also represents long-term care facilities in “elder abuse” cases alleging neglect, wrongful death, falls, pressure injuries, medication errors, and violations of resident rights. Our Medical Malpractice and Long-Term Care practices offer more than 200 attorneys, making us one of the largest healthcare practices in the country.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match.

Qualifications

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Minimum Salary

USD $110,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $165,000.00/Yr.