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Junior to Mid-Level Litigation Associate - Cherry Hill, NJ (hybrid office / remote)

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP Jan 06,2023 Nov 04,2022 Location USA Cherry Hill NJ
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Job Title:  Junior to Mid-Level Litigation Associate

Role: Associate in Medical Malpractice/Healthcare

Expertise:  1-3 years of experience

Job Location:  Cherry Hill, New Jersey (hybrid office / remote)

Description:  Represent healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities in malpractice litigation

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is a leading medical malpractice defense firm with 130+ lawyers and eight offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and California.  The firm’s medical malpractice group is well respected for its expertise at all levels of litigation from inception through trial and appeals. In addition to serving clients in the states where our offices are located, the firm also acts as national counsel in various high exposure matters. Medical malpractice is one of the cornerstones of the firm’s practice.  Known for an enriching, collegial workplace, the firm offers true opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

This position is for an attorney with 1-3 years’ experience to join the Medical Malpractice teams in our Cherry Hill, NJ office, who represents physicians and all other professional healthcare providers, hospitals and other healthcare facilities in all manners of Medical Malpractice litigation. We are looking for a bright attorney and an excellent writer who is highly motivated and proactive – someone with the willingness and capability to act independently and comfortable with client interaction.

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;
  • Analysis of medical records;
  • Represent clients in court;
  • 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; and
  • Interact with clients.

Education and Experience Required

  • Must be admitted to practice in Pennsylvania;
  • New Jersey admission preferred; and
  • At least one year of experience in medical malpractice/healthcare litigation.

Skills and Abilities Required

  • 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.

Submit resume and writing sample to attyapp@kbrlaw.com.

 

 

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Company Profile

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP was founded in 1997 by a group of experienced and nationally-recognized defense attorneys dedicated to providing the highest quality legal services to domestic and international clients. The firm has grown gradually but consistently since its inception, and presently has over 140 attorneys practicing out of 8 offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and California. Our growth has been built upon the strength of our reputation for excellence, our ability to deliver cost-effective, resolution-oriented services, and in our innovative and responsive attention to the needs of our clients. The firm's central mission is to provide superb, cost-effective and practical legal services tailored to the needs of each and every client. The firm's success is measured by the satisfaction of our clients in our courtroom outcomes and our record of successful non-litigated case resolutions. We also are known for the excellence of our communications with clients and the attentive services that we provide. The defense of professionals and businesses is a hallmark of our practice. Whether on trial, at arbitration or mediation, or negotiating a settlement, our attorneys are tough, seasoned and successful litigators. We have long-standing positive relationships with the judges, experts and our adversaries, and have successfully tried cases before many, many juries. Our trial results are truly outstanding. Another mainstay of the firm is in the representation of insurers, including in coverage litigation, and we enjoy a reputation as experienced and effective coverage counsel. Our attorneys have represented insurers in a significant number of the most complex and notorious cases litigated for over 20 years. We are known for our credibility in dealing with major players and the authenticity of our knowledge about complex litigation. Our coverage lawyers also supervise litigation on a national basis including managing and efficiently and economically resolving claims throughout the United States and abroad. We utilize all the modern tools of managing litigation -- budgeting, strategy plans, litigation management initiatives, billing audits and staffing plans. Our litigation management is reflective of the skills and experience our attorneys have attained in litigations and we are well known for the efficiency of our claim handling. We are proud of our reputation as a leading defense firm. The firm provides a team-oriented environment where its attorneys can achieve the highest levels of excellence in the profession, guided by sound judgment and unrivaled skill.