Description:

McAloon & Friedman is seeking a full time Appellate and Motions Attorney with 2 to 6 years of experience in the New York Appellate Courts and in litigation motion practice. The candidate must have excellent research, writing and advocacy skills and be familiar with New York State and Federal appellate rules. In addition to drafting and arguing appeals, the position involves motion practice through all stages of litigation and, in particular, drafting complex motions related to medical malpractice defense. The candidate must also be prepared to provide strategic legal analysis on complex legal issues to colleagues and clients. The attorney will work closely with the firm's trial partners to shape legal arguments, preserve appellate issues, and manage post-trial motions and appeals. The applicant must be able to manage multiple cases and sometimes work under tight deadlines.

The applicant must have received a J.D. from an accredited law school and be admitted in New York with 2-6 years of experience in appellate practice.

McAloon & Friedman provides a collegial work environment with a competitive compensation package, and generous employer health insurance contributions.

Compensation range: $105,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year.

The compensation range can be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors as permitted by law. A salary bonus is also available for those who meet or exceed an hourly benchmark.

McAloon & Friedman is a medium sized law firm in downtown Manhattan that provides a full range of legal services related to the practice of medicine, with a focus on medical malpractice defense. Initially founded in 1954, we represent many of the finest teaching hospitals and top physicians, nurses and all other healthcare professionals and facilities throughout the metropolitan area. We have been ranked as a tier one firm for the defense of medical malpractice cases in U.S. News and World Report. Many of our lawyers have been recognized with Martindale Hubble® AV ratings, ranked by their peers among the Best Lawyers in America® and elected as Super Lawyers—honors reserved for attorneys who excel in their practice.

McAloon & Friedman is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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