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About the Role
Seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Associate Attorney to join a leading regional defense team specializing in medical malpractice and healthcare provider litigation. This is an exceptional opportunity to develop expertise in a growing practice area while working alongside accomplished partners and legal professionals.
Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of medical malpractice and healthcare defense matters from inception through resolution.
- Take and defend depositions, appear in court, and participate in all phases of litigation.
- Develop litigation strategy in partnership with experienced attorneys and firm leadership.
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other substantive legal filings.
- Build strong relationships with healthcare clients by providing strategic counsel and regular case updates.
- Work on complex and high-profile healthcare litigation, including a significant docket of COVID-related claims and other emerging liability matters.
Requirements
- JD from an accredited law school
- Must be admitted to practice in NY
- 2+ years of litigation experience; medical malpractice or healthcare litigation experience is a plus
Skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present legal arguments clearly and concisely.
Location
- East Meadow, LI
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2+ years of litigation experience
Education Level
- JD from an accredited law school
Salary/Compensations
- $140,000—$190,000 USD
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Generous PTO
- 401(k) match
- Access to corporate discount programs
About the Company
- Wilson Elser is a national law firm with over 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide.
- 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.
- Committed to fostering an environment where attorneys are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
- Employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law.