Associate Attorney

We have an immediate need for an Associate Attorney with defense litigation experience at a leading law firm in Bedminster, NJ. This is a full time direct hire opportunity that offers a hybrid schedule.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.