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Our client, a medical malpractice defense firm in NYC, is seeking an appellate associate with 2-5 years of experience. The candidate must have excellent research and writing skills and be familiar with appellate rules and appellate courts. The appellate attorney candidate will work on complex motions, summary judgments, and appeals. This is a highly specialized area. Our client is seeking an appellate attorney (not a trial lawyer – trial experience is not needed). In addition to drafting and arguing appeals, the position involves motion practice through all stages of litigation, and in particular in defense of mass tort litigation.

The candidate will provide advice and guidance on complex legal issues to colleagues and clients. Offering an exciting opportunity, this role requires familiarity with appellate rules and courts, and involves motion practice through all stages of litigation.

Open to Assistant District Attorneys with ample writing and research experience.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough research and demonstrate excellent writing skills to prepare and present complex legal cases

• Provide advice and guidance on intricate legal issues to colleagues and clients

• Work on federal cases, some asbestos cases, and product liability cases in the medical malpractice field

• Draft and argue appeals, ensuring all processes comply with appellate rules and courts

• Prepare appellate briefs and handle appellate practices

• Engage in Civil Litigation, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up to date

• Specialize in handling cases related to Medical Malpractice

• Work on intricate motions and summary judgments

• Ability to work independently, demonstrating the ability to hit the ground running with cases.

Requirements

• Possession of a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

• Must be an active member in good standing with the state Bar

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a practicing attorney or lawyer

• Adept at drafting and briefing legal documents

• Experience in Civil Litigation is required

• Strong documentation skills

• Experience in Appellate Practice, including drafting Appellate Briefs

• Familiarity with Medical Malpractice law and related court proceedings

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently and in a team

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• High level of professional ethics and integrity.

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