Associate Attorney - Medical Malpractice - Hybrid at Weber Gallagher

Weber Gallagher has an immediate opening for an Associate for our Medical Malpractice group. The candidate will work a hybrid schedule from Bedminster, NJ. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical and research abilities, and prior exposure to litigation work.

Responsibilities:

• Support the defense of complex medical malpractice cases from inception through trial and appeal.
• Conduct case evaluations, develop litigation strategy, and advise clients on risk assessment and potential exposure.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, prepare trial briefs, oversee discovery, including expert witness preparation.
• Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, depositions, hearings and trials.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Stay current on changes in healthcare law.
• Ability to travel for court, client meetings, etc.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule from the Bedminster, NJ office.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of defense litigation experience, preferably in Medical Malpractice and/or General Liability.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active and good standing NJ bar license; required.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Expertise in defense litigation.
• Experience reviewing complex medical records, expert testimony, and scientific evidence.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.
• Prior experience representing hospitals, physicians, insurance companies or healthcare systems, preferred.

Salary is dependent on a variety of factors including education, experience and internal equity. Our good faith starting salary for the associate position is: $100,000+.

Weber Gallagher is a thriving and growing firm with more than 130 legal professionals in 13 locations. The firm is an equal-opportunity employer offering a friendly office environment, competitive salaries, bonuses and generous benefits, including 401K and medical. 

Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, age, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, ancestry, physical handicap, disability, national origin, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other factor/status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.