Senior Attorney – Medical Malpractice & Healthcare Defense

Furman Kornfeld & Brennan LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Furman Kornfeld & Brennan LLP in Manhattan seeks an experienced appellate attorney (4+ years) to join our health care defense team. The ideal candidate will handle meaningful appellate and motion work and collaborate with top-tier health care clients in a supportive, growth‑oriented environment.

You should have at least four years of appellate experience (two years in personal injury is a plus), strong writing and research skills, and a desire to gain substantial courtroom experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of appellate experience, preferable with at least two years of personal injury litigation experience
• Medical malpractice experience is a plus but not required
• Strong writing, organizational, and analytical skills
• Desire to gain substantial courtroom and appellate experience

Responsibilities

• Research for appellate filings and memos
• Draft client opinions and advisories and contribute to briefs
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses and advancement
• Mentorship-driven, collegial workplace focused on growth and advancement

Skills

Appellate litigation

Legal writing

Legal research

Oral argument

Job description

Manhattan defense firm with a medical malpractice and general liability practice is looking for an experienced appellate attorney (4+ years experience) to join our health care defense team. If you want real appellate and motion experience, mentorship from experienced litigators, and the chance to work with top-tier health care clients, this is the place to grow your career. This role is ideal for attorneys who want meaningful responsibility and hands-on appellate experience in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of appellate experience, preferable with at least two years of personal injury litigation experience
• Medical malpractice experience is a plus but not required
• Strong writing, organizational, and analytical skills
• Desire to gain substantial courtroom and appellate experience

Responsibilities:

• Research
• Client opinion pieces and advisories
• Salary range: commensurate with experience and performance
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses and advancement
• A collegial, professional workplace committed to mentorship, growth, and advancement