Description:
A Medium Sized Law Firm is currently seeking a Medical Malpractice Litigation Defense Attorney. This position entails being a part of a team-oriented approach that consists of attorneys and paralegals in the coordinated evaluation and resolution of assigned matters. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with litigation experience who are looking to grow in their careers and take on increased and substantive defense litigation-based responsibilities as well as for new attorneys looking to embark in a career in complex medical malpractice defense litigation.The Position:
Qualifications:
- JD from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in the State of New York, or passage of the New York State Bar Examination and awaiting admission in New York State
- 3-6 yers of litigation experience with a preference for prior experience in medical malpractice and/or personal injury claims venued in NY Supreme Courts
- Strong analytical and oral advocacy skills
- Professional written work product, including experience with substantive motion practice
- Strong organizational skills and willingness to work within a team-based approach to litigation
Responsibilities:
- Claim investigation with clients and non-parties to efficiently address important discovery matters
- Understanding the anatomy to independently evaluate medical causation and interact with the medical profession
- Identification of suitable medical experts for retention and consultation
- Conducting and defending depositions of parties and non-parties
- Understanding and applying CPLR discovery rules, to oversee, evaluate and enforce external and internal party compliance
- Settlement negotiations and ADR/Mediation conferences
- Regularly handle court appearances and conferences
- Spearhead claim resolution goals and execute resolution strategies