Medical Malpractice Defense Associate — Hybrid (NY)

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP in New York City seeks an Associate Attorney to join the medical malpractice defense team. The role offers a flexible hybrid schedule and opportunities to develop expertise alongside accomplished partners.

You will handle a caseload from inception to resolution, take depositions, craft pleadings, and collaborate on strategy with firm leadership. NY admission and 2+ years of litigation experience are required.

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

Healthcare litigation experience

Strong written and oral communication

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP in New York City seeks an Associate Attorney to join the medical malpractice defense team. The role offers a flexible hybrid schedule and opportunities to develop expertise alongside accomplished partners.

You will handle a caseload from inception to resolution, take depositions, craft pleadings, and collaborate on strategy with firm leadership. NY admission and 2+ years of litigation experience are required.