Description:

McHenry & Horan, P.C. is a legacy medical malpractice defense firm with offices in Uniondale, NY. We are well respected for our expertise at all levels of litigation from inception through trial and appeals. Medical malpractice defense is the foundation of the firm's practice. McHenry & Horan, P.C. is known for an enriching, collegial workplace; the firm offers true opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

This position is for an attorney with 3-5 years' experience to join the Medical Malpractice team in our Uniondale office, which represents physicians and all other professional healthcare providers, hospitals and other healthcare facilities in all manners of Medical Malpractice litigation. This position is hybrid in nature and requires a disciplined individual capable of working remotely up to 50% of the time. We are looking for a bright, highly motivated and proactive attorney with excellent writing skills, someone with the willingness and capability to act independently and comfortable with client interaction.

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;
Represent clients in court;
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.

Education and Experience Required:

Admission to practice in New York;
At least 3 years of experience preferably in medical malpractice/ healthcare litigation, or personal injury litigation. Other areas of litigation experience will be considered for the right candidate.

Skills and Abilities Required:

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.

NY Comprehensive Total Rewards Package
McHenry & Horan, P.C. is proud to offer comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is $125,000 - $150,000, which represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range as of August, 2025. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.
Compensation: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

When Relationships and Results Matter
Clients have an uncanny way of recognizing the kind of high quality lawyering that they expect. Our long list of loyal clients is testament to the fact that we must be doing something right.

From its inception, McHenry & Horan has been a recognized force in the defense of professional liability and general personal injury litigation as well as ancillary business transactions including complex litigation and appellate practice. Our attorneys have helped to shape professional liability law in New York for decades. McHenry & Horan prides itself on discreet and intensely focused representation of our clients, and always strives to bring about the most favorable result possible in a cost-effective manner.

Being named as a defendant in any litigation is an emotionally charged and disruptive event in a client's personal life and professional practice. Recognizing these realities, the firm's attorneys personally communicate with the clients to guide them through the litigation process. They are kept fully apprised of all significant developments and strategies. Through this process of inclusion, the clients become an integral part of the defense team.