Litigation Attorneys - Malpractice & Insurance Defense

Overview

Senior Litigators & Trial Attorneys – NYC Metro | Top Malpractice Defense Firm. This Jobot job is hosted by Andrew Harrison. Salary $150,000 - $250,000 per year.

Leading full-service litigation law firm based in NYC, specializing in Malpractice/Negligence Defense. Representing major hospital systems, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, managed care organizations, individual physicians, medical professionals and facilities nationwide. We are expanding across the New York Metro Area, including New Jersey, Manhattan, Long Island, and White Plains, and are hiring malpractice defense litigation attorneys at all levels to join our growing team.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience ($150K–$225K+ depending on background)
• Hybrid and remote work flexibility available based on experience and location
• Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Generous Bonus Structure - monthly bonuses and origination bonuses
• Hybrid & Remote work available
• 6 month paid parental leave
• 25 PTO days

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience handling insurance defense and general liability matters, including medical malpractice, personal injury, and professional liability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage or support a caseload of malpractice and general liability defense matters
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and legal memoranda
• Handle court appearances, including conferences, oral arguments, depositions, mediations, and trials
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners on case strategy and trial preparation
• Maintain and build strong client relationships with hospitals, physicians, and insurers

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active bar admission in New York and/or New Jersey
• 2+ years of litigation experience handling malpractice, medical negligence, or insurance defense litigation
• Strong litigation and case management skills, including deposition and courtroom experience
• Experience litigating in New Jersey state and/or federal courts highly preferred

Hybrid and remote work flexibility available based on experience and location

• Manhattan (NYC)
• Long Island (Nassau & Suffolk Counties)
• White Plains (Westchester County)
• New Jersey (Northern & Central regions)

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