Medical Malpractice Defense Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health Insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Vision and Dental Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term coverage

Life insurance

Dependent Care Account

Commuter Expense Account

Generous PTO

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in New York seeks an Associate Attorney with 1-3 years of civil litigation experience to join its Healthcare and Litigation Strategy team. The role offers substantial hands-on experience defending healthcare providers and building a career in litigation defense.

Strong legal research and writing skills, plus excellent organizational abilities, are essential. Duties include taking depositions, drafting motions, attending court conferences and mediations, and contributing to

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in New York.
• 1-3 years of civil litigation experience, preferably in medical malpractice or insurance defense.
• Experience conducting depositions is preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple cases effectively.
• Interest in developing litigation and deposition skills in medical malpractice defense.

Responsibilities

• Conduct depositions, including those of plaintiffs and non-party witnesses.
• Learn to defend healthcare providers during depositions.
• Draft motions, pleadings, and other litigation documents.
• Attend court conferences, mediations, and oral arguments.
• Communicate effectively with judges, clients, and opposing counsel.
• Assist with case strategy, legal research, and trial preparation.

Skills

Strong legal research and writing

Excellent organizational and analytic

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney with 1-3 years of litigation experience to join their Healthcare and Litigation Strategy team in New York. This role offers substantial hands-on experience and the opportunity to build a career in litigation defense.

Duties

• Conduct depositions, including those of plaintiffs and non-party witnesses.
• Learn to defend healthcare providers during depositions.
• Draft motions, pleadings, and other litigation documents.
• Attend court conferences, mediations, and oral arguments.
• Communicate effectively with judges, clients, and opposing counsel.
• Assist with case strategy, legal research, and trial preparation.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in New York.
• 1-3 years of civil litigation experience, preferably in medical malpractice or insurance defense.
• Experience conducting depositions is preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple cases effectively.
• Interest in developing litigation and deposition skills in medical malpractice defense.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Certifications

• Admission to practice in the State of New York

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing abilities
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Vision and Dental Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term coverage options

Life insurance

Dependent Care Account

Commuter Expense Account

Generous Paid-time-off (PTO)

This firm focuses its practice on five major practice areas: Professional Liability Defense, Appellate Practice, Health Care Law, Insurance Litigation, and General Liability Defense.