Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney

Attorneys • Long Island, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Wilson Elser, we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where attorneys are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally. 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 East Meadow, LI Office. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. 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
• Experience in Medical Malpractice preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

• 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

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• life insurance
• generous PTO
• 401(k) match
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits

What This Job Offers

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