Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser - Attorneys • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney position in our New York, NY Office.
This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.
The Position
This is an excellent opportunity for an Associate to learn, grow, and take on important responsibilities with a leading regional medical malpractice, healthcare provider, and long-term care provider defense team.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school
• Must be admitted to practice in NY
• 2+ years of defense litigation experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Medical Malpractice preferred
• Legal project management experience is helpful

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload involving medical malpractice claims
• Work closely with other attorneys, team members, and Partners on legal projects
• Regularly handle court appearances and depositions
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports
• Opportunity to handle significant caseload of COVID lawsuits

Benefits

• Flexibility: Hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend
• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree