- Research and interpret facts and law dealing with problems and situations involving litigation, including defense of complex medical malpractice actions.
- Review and analysis of medical records.
- Development of litigation defense strategy.
- Draft correspondence in response to questions and/or requests for information from clients, attorneys, judges, officials and/or agencies.
- Represent client in legal proceedings that may involve court appearances, administrative hearings, depositions and meetings.
- Draft and answer written discovery.
- Research and prepare memoranda on a variety of legal issues.
- Prepare and enter daily time entries.
- 3-5 years' experience in litigation. Medical malpractice experience preferred.
- Trial experience is a plus.
- Law degree from an accredited law school with admission to the New Jersey Bar.
- Additional Bar admissions are a plus, but not required.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, efficiently and to establish work priorities.
- Work to generate new clients through individual and firm-wide networking and marketing efforts.
- Self-motivated and entrepreneurial.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with court officials, judges, attorneys and the general public, and to maintain effective working relationships.
- Comfortable meeting with clients and public speaking.
- Commitment to maintaining a high-level of proficiency in the most current and advanced legal techniques.
- Ability to work within established systems and processes involving extensive collaboration with other attorneys, paralegals and office staff.
Associate Attorney, Medical Malpractice - Cherry Hill, United States - Juno Search Partners
Description
Our client, a multi-service, regional law firm in the Burlington County, NJ area, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join their Medical Malpractice team.
This position will provide a wide variety of assignments for clients involving the representation of healthcare facilities and providers in a wide range of medical specialties.
The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in medical malpractice litigation.Duties include, but not limited to:
Qualifications:
Juno is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
The Company is committed to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
It's expected that all employees are aware of this policy and that they create an environment that's sensitive and respectful to all individuals.