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Medical Malpractice Attorneys

Wilson Elser’s Florham Park office is expanding and seeks a Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney. 

This is an excellent opportunity for medical malpractice attorneys to continue to develop in their careers by joining a team within a large, national firm. 

The Firm
Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm who faithfully serves our clients with more than 800 attorneys, across 37 offices in the United States and one in London. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 53rd in The National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.

The Position

Qualifications

  • JD from an accredited law school
  • Must be admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York
  • 2 – 5 years defense litigation experience 
  • Experience with medical malpractice defense, or a combination of general liability and some medical malpractice 
  • Deposition experience is strongly preferred 
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills 
  • Legal project management experience is helpful

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

Why Should You Apply

  • Excellent Benefits
  • Professional development programs including in-house CLE and National Attorney Training
  • Generous PTO plan 
  • Excellent growth and advancement opportunities 
  • Corporate Discount Plans

Interested?
Wilson Elser is a firm who focuses their commitment to both their clients and you! Please consider joining our team by applying online or sending your credentials to AttorneyRecruiting@wilsonelser.com and putting “New Jersey Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney” in the subject line.

We are committed to cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity as a fundamental value. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer; Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply.

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