Litigation Associate - Medical Malpractice/Long-Term Care - Valhalla, NY

Litigation Associate – Medical Malpractice/Long‑Term Care – Valhalla, NY Join Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP as a Litigation Associate to represent healthcare professionals, healthcare facilities, and long‑term care facilities in malpractice litigation.

Job Title:

Litigation Associate Location:

Valhalla, NY (Westchester County) Experience Level:

0+ years of experience Practice:

Medical Malpractice / Long‑Term Care

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with senior litigators to develop litigation strategy for the defense of medical malpractice actions;

Draft and review pleadings and discovery, memos, briefs, and other legal correspondence and litigation documents;

Analyze medical records;

Attend in‑person appearances at court conferences and client meetings throughout Westchester, Putnam, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, and Rockland Counties;

Participate in depositions, conferences, hearings, and all other aspects of medical malpractice litigation;

Interact with medical experts;

Conduct legal and medical research and analysis;

Draft motions;

Work cooperatively with others;

Interact with clients.

Education and Experience

Admission to practice in New York (or pending admission – passed bar).

Skills and Abilities

Strong legal research, writing, and verbal communication skills;

Ability to interact with clients and command client confidence;

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;

Excellent organizational and time‑management skills;

Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

Benefits Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including competitive base salary ($100,000–$175,000), discretionary performance bonus, health and well‑being benefits, professional development opportunities, and a collegial and supportive culture.

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