Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney

At Wilson Elser, we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where attorneys are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long‑term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our position in our East Meadow, LI Office. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. The Position This is an excellent opportunity for an Associate to learn, grow, and take on important responsibilities with a leading regional medical malpractice, healthcare provider, and long‑term care provider defense team. Key Responsibilities Independently manage a caseload involving medical malpractice claims Work closely with other attorneys, team members, and Partners on legal projects Regularly handle court appearances and depositions Communicate with clients and provide status reports Opportunity to handle significant caseload of COVID lawsuits Qualifications JD from an accredited law school Must be admitted to practice in NY 2 years of defense litigation experience Experience in Medical Malpractice preferred Excellent written and oral communication skills Legal project management experience is helpful Compensation and Benefits Wilson Elser offers a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our attorneys both professionally and personally. Salary Range: $125,000 - $175,000 USD Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Bonuses: This position is eligible for discretionary bonuses. Why Join Wilson Elser? Meaningful Work: Handle sophisticated matters alongside experienced attorneys and partners Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive team environment that values mentorship and professional development Advancement: Gain opportunities for long‑term growth within a nationally recognized firm Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement that supports work‑life balance Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage Recruitment Agency Policy Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Employer Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicant's race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accessibility and Privacy Wilson Elser endeavors to make the Wilson Elser website accessible to any and all users. You may review our Accessibility Policy here. California Residents may review our CCPA notice for applicants and employees here. #J-18808-Ljbffr