Senior Associate/Of Counsel Attorney – Medical Malpractice Defense (4-7 years)
Shaub, Ahmuty, Citrin & Spratt, LLP (“SACS”) is currently seeking a Senior Associate Attorney or Of Counsel with 4-7 years of litigation experience to join our Healthcare and Litigation Strategy team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney who enjoys handling complex litigation, working closely with experienced trial attorneys, and taking on significant responsibility. Salary is $165,000 + commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities include:
- Conducting plaintiff and nonparty depositions in medical malpractice and other civil litigation matters.
- Defending physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare providers at depositions, or developing the skills necessary to do so through mentorship and hands-on training.
- Drafting and arguing motions.
- Drafting pleadings and other litigation documents.
- Managing all phases of discovery, including drafting and responding to interrogatories, document demands, and other discovery requests.
- Attending court conferences, mediations and oral arguments, and communicating effectively with judges, court personnel, clients, and opposing counsel.
- Working collaboratively with partners to develop litigation strategy and prepare cases for trial.
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in the State of New York. Admission to the federal courts is desired, but not required.
- 4–7 years of litigation experience, preferably in medical malpractice defense, healthcare litigation, or complex civil litigation.
- Significant experience taking plaintiff depositions.
- Experience defending client depositions is preferred, but candidates with strong deposition experience and a genuine interest in learning this skill are encouraged to apply.
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple matters independently while working collaboratively with a team.
Benefits, include but are not limited to:
- 401(k).
- Health Insurance.
- Flexible spending account.
- Health savings account.
- Vision and Dental Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term coverage options.
- Life insurance.
- Dependent Care Account.
- Commuter Expense Account.
- Generous Paid-time-off (PTO).
What We Offer
In existence for more than 30-years, SACS offers a collegial and supportive work environment where attorneys are given meaningful responsibility and opportunities to develop advanced litigation skills. The successful candidate will work directly with experienced attorneys handling sophisticated medical malpractice defense matters and will have the opportunity to build a long-term career with our firm.
Please send cover letter and resume to resumes@sacslaw.com.