Healthcare & Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney

Attorney Position

The Newark, NJ office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Healthcare & Medical Malpractice and Long-Term Care Practices.

The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in New Jersey and have at least one to seven years of experience representing healthcare providers and facilities in Medical Malpractice and Long-Term Care lawsuits. Qualified candidates will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions. Candidates must have strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Lewis Brisbois represents healthcare providers, including hospitals, physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, mental healthcare counselors, pharmacists, dentists, podiatrists, clinics, convalescent homes, and other industry representatives in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings. The firm also handles medical malpractice actions in numerous areas, including obstetrics, emergency medicine, surgery, cardiology, general practice, pulmonary medicine, nursing, orthopedics, neurology, oncology, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, genetics testing, radiology, dentistry and podiatry. The Firm also represents long-term care facilities in "elder abuse" cases alleging neglect, wrongful death, falls, pressure injuries, medication errors, and violations of resident rights. Our Medical Malpractice and Long-Term Care practices offer more than 200 attorneys, making us one of the largest healthcare practices in the country.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match.