Litigation Associate - Medical Malpractice​/Long-Term Care - Valhalla, NY

Litigation Associate – Medical Malpractice/Long‑Term Care – Valhalla, NY

Join Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP as a Litigation Associate to represent healthcare professionals, healthcare facilities, and long‑term care facilities in malpractice litigation.

Job Title: Litigation Associate
Location: Valhalla, NY (Westchester County)
Experience Level: 0+ years of experience
Practice: Medical Malpractice / Long‑Term Care

• 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;
• Analyze medical records;
• Attend in‑person appearances at court conferences and client meetings throughout Westchester, Putnam, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, and Rockland Counties;
• 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;
• Interact with clients.

• Admission to practice in New York (or pending admission – passed bar).

• 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.

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including competitive base salary ($100,000–$175,000), discretionary performance bonus, health and well‑being benefits, professional development opportunities, and a collegial and supportive culture.