Junior to Mid-Level Litigation Associate

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical malpractice defense firm in New York seeks a Junior to Mid-Level Litigation Associate for their Buffalo office. The role involves representing healthcare professionals in malpractice litigation, requiring strong legal research and communication skills. The firm offers a supportive culture with opportunities for professional growth and a competitive salary range of $90,000 to $110,000, plus a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience required.
• Admission to practice in New York or pending admission.

Responsibilities

• Develop litigation strategy for defense of medical malpractice actions.
• Draft and review pleadings and legal documents.
• Represent clients in court and participate in depositions.

Skills

Legal Research

Writing

Verbal Communication

Client Interaction

Problem Solving

Education

Admission to practice in New York

1 year of experience in medical malpractice/healthcare litigation

Job description

Junior to Mid-Level Litigation Associate

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Job Title: Junior to Mid-Level Litigation Associate

Role: Associate in Medical Malpractice/Long-Term Care

Expertise: 1-4 years of experience

Job Location: Buffalo, NY (hybrid office / remote)

Description: Represent healthcare professionals, healthcare facilities and long-term care facilities in malpractice litigation

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is a leading medical malpractice defense firm with 130+ lawyers and nine offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and California. The firm’s medical malpractice group is well respected for its expertise at all levels of litigation from inception through trial and appeals. In addition to serving clients in the states where our offices are located, the firm also acts as national counsel in various high exposure matters. Medical malpractice is one of the cornerstones of the firm’s practice. Known for an enriching, collegial workplace, the firm offers true opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

This position is for an attorney with 1-4 years’ experience to join the Medical Malpractice/Long-Term Care team in our Buffalo NY office, which represents physicians and all other professional healthcare providers, hospitals and other healthcare facilities in all manners of Medical Malpractice litigation. We are looking for a bright, highly motivated and proactive attorney with excellent writing skills – someone with the willingness and capability to act independently and comfortable with client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with senior litigators to develop litigation strategy for the defense of medical malpractice actions;
• Draft and review pleadings and discovery, memos, briefs and other legal correspondence and litigation documents;
• Analysis of medical records;
• Represent clients in court;
• Participate in depositions, conferences, hearings and all other aspects of medical malpractice litigation;
• Interact with medical experts;
• Conduct legal and medical research and analysis;
• Draft motions;
• Work cooperatively with others; and
• Interact with clients.

Education and Experience Required

• Admission to practice in New York (or pending admission – passed bar);
• At least 1 year of experience in medical malpractice/healthcare litigation.

Skills and Abilities Required

• Strong legal research, writing and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to interact with clients and command client confidence;
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package. The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000, which represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.

Submit resume and writing sample to [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal and Business Development

• Industries

  Legal Services

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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