Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney

Mount Laurel office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a medical malpractice associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience in litigation. The candidate will work under the general supervision of a department supervisor and provide a wide variety of assignments for clients involving the representation of healthcare facilities and providers in a wide range of medical specialties, including cardiology, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, emergency medicine, family medicine, anesthesia, dentistry, psychiatry, plastic surgery, nursing, and physical therapy. Research and interpret facts and law dealing with intricate problems and situations involving litigation, including defense of complex medical malpractice actions. Review and analysis of medical records. Develop a litigation defense strategy. Research and prepare memoranda on a variety of legal issues. Draft correspondence in response to questions and/or requests for information from clients, attorneys, judges, officials, and/or agencies. Draft and answer written discovery. Represent clients in legal proceedings that may involve court appearances, administrative hearings, depositions, and meetings. Prepare and enter daily time entries. Work to generate new clients through individual and firm-wide networking and marketing efforts. Should preferably have medical malpractice litigation experience with immediately transferrable skills. Trial experience is a plus. NJ Bar admission is required. Additional Bar admissions are a plus.

The candidate must have a law degree from an accredited law school. Should have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form with strong attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with court officials, judges, attorneys, and the general public, and to maintain effective working relationships are needed. Should have the ability to work within established systems and processes involving extensive collaboration with other attorneys, paralegals, and office staff. Must be comfortable meeting with clients and public speaking. The firm offers 100% paid single health insurance plus a portion of dependent costs, a 401(k) match, and profit sharing.

Established almost a century ago, this prestigious law firm has three offices in the state of New Jersey. It is comprised of a fairly large team of highly qualified attorneys and handles a broad range of issues related to administrative & government matters, business law, corporate law, defense litigation, personal injury law, school law, and wealth management.