Hybrid Medical Malpractice Defense Associate — NYC

Wilson Elser - Attorneys; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

401(k) retirement savings plan

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Job summary

Wilson Elser seeks a dynamic Associate Attorney to join its medical malpractice defense practice in New York City. The attorney will manage a caseload from inception to resolution and develop litigation strategy alongside partners and senior attorneys.

The role requires a JD, NY admission, and at least 2 years of litigation experience, preferably in medical malpractice or healthcare matters, with strong written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Must be admitted to practice in NY.
• 2+ years of litigation experience; medical malpractice or healthcare litigation experience is a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present legal arguments clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of medical malpractice and healthcare defense matters from inception through resolution.
• Take and defend depositions, appear in court, and participate in all phases of litigation.
• Develop litigation strategy in partnership with experienced attorneys and firm leadership.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other substantive legal filings.
• Build strong relationships with healthcare clients by providing strategic counsel and regular case updates.
• Work on complex and high‑profile healthcare litigation, including a significant docket of COVID‑related claims and other emerging liability matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Medical malpractice experience

Communication skills

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Wilson Elser seeks a dynamic Associate Attorney to join its medical malpractice defense practice in New York City. The attorney will manage a caseload from inception to resolution and develop litigation strategy alongside partners and senior attorneys.

The role requires a JD, NY admission, and at least 2 years of litigation experience, preferably in medical malpractice or healthcare matters, with strong written and oral communication skills.