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About the Role
Associate in Medical Malpractice/Long-Term Care representing healthcare professionals, facilities, and long-term care facilities in malpractice litigation.
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.
- Analyze medical records.
- Make in-person appearances at court conferences and client meetings throughout Westchester, Putnam, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, and Rockland Counties.
- 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.
- Interact with clients.
Requirements
- Admission to practice in New York.
- 3+ years of experience.
Skills
- 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.
Location
- Valhalla, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years
Education Level
- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree
- Admission to practice in New York
Salary/Compensations
- $120,000 - $175,000
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and well-being benefits
- Personal and professional development
- Career growth opportunities
- Collegial and supportive culture
- Discretionary bonus based on performance
About the Company
- 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.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- The firm is an equal opportunity employer.