Description:
McAloon & Friedman is currently seeking a Mid-Level Medical Malpractice Litigation Defense Attorney with 2-4 years of New York litigation experience, preferably in medical malpractice. The candidate must be admitted to practice law in the State of New York in good standing.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
- 2-4 years 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
- 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
- Learning and understanding the anatomy to independently evaluate medical causation and interact with the medical profession
- Settlement negotiations and ADR/Mediation conferences
- Regularly handle court appearances and conferences
- Spearhead claim resolution goals and execute resolution strategies
Why Should You Apply?
- Excellent Benefits including discretionary 401k match
- Professional development programs including in-house CLE
- Generous PTO plan
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
- Opportunities for remote work
- Currently hybrid
- The annualized salary range for this position is $110,000-$140,000 for those with 2-4 years of experience. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
