Litigation Associate - Medical Malpractice/Long-Term Care - Valhalla, NY

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan•Valhalla, NY

10d•$120,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is seeking an attorney with at least three years of experience to join its Medical Malpractice/Long-Term Care team in the Valhalla, New York office. The firm represents physicians, other healthcare professionals, hospitals, healthcare facilities, and long-term care facilities in medical malpractice litigation. The associate will work with senior litigators on matters from inception through trial and appeals, while also handling client interactions and legal work independently. The firm describes its workplace as collegial and supportive, with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Requirements

At least three years of experience.
Admission to practice in New York.
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.
Willingness and capability to act independently.
Comfort with client interaction.

Nice To Haves

Bright, highly motivated, and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with senior litigators to develop litigation strategy for defending medical malpractice actions.
Draft and review pleadings, discovery, memoranda, briefs, legal correspondence, and other litigation documents.
Analyze medical records.
Appear in person at court conferences and client meetings throughout Westchester, Putnam, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, and Rockland Counties.
Participate in depositions, conferences, hearings, and other aspects of medical malpractice litigation.
Interact with medical experts.
Conduct legal and medical research and analysis.
Draft motions.
Work cooperatively with others.
Interact with clients.