Litigation Associate - Medical Malpractice/Long-Term Care - Valhalla, NY
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
- Analysis of medical records
- 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
- and Interact with clients.
Requirements
- 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
Qualifications
Known for an enriching, collegial workplace, the firm offers true opportunities for professional growth and advancement. This position is for an attorney with 3+ years’ experience to join the Medical Malpractice/Long-Treatment Care team in our Valhalla, NY office, which represents physicians and all other professional healthcare providers, hospitals and other healthcare facilities in all manners of Medical Malpractice litigation.
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
Benefits
Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package. The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture.
Pay
The anticipated pay range for this role is $120,000 - $175,000, which represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance.