Mid-Level to Senior Litigation Associate - Medical Malpractice/Healthcare

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical malpractice defense firm is seeking a Mid-Level to Senior Litigation Associate to join their Medical Malpractice team. This role involves representing healthcare professionals in litigation, with a focus on collaboration, legal analysis, and client interaction. Ideal candidates will have 2-7 years experience, strong writing skills, and an interest in legal research. The firm offers a collegial workplace culture with opportunities for professional growth, along with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Personal and professional development opportunities

Supportive culture

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of experience in medical malpractice/healthcare litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop litigation strategy for the defense of medical malpractice actions.
• Draft and review pleadings, memos, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Represent clients in court and participate in depositions and hearings.

Skills

Legal Research

Writing

Verbal Communication

Client Interaction

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

Admission to practice in New York

Experience in medical malpractice/healthcare litigation

Job description

Job Title: Mid-Level to Senior Litigation Associate

Role:Associate in Medical Malpractice/Healthcare

Expertise: 2-7 years of experience

Job Location: Garden City, NY, New York City, NY, Valhalla, NY or Parsippany, NJ (hybrid office / remote)

Description: Represent healthcare professionals and healthcare 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 2-7 years’ experience to join the Medical Malpractice team, 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;
• At least 2 years 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.

NY Comprehensive Total Rewards Package

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 $115,000 - $165,000, 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.