Litigation and Medical Malpractice Defense Associate

Eagan & Heimer is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney to join our growing litigation practice. Our firm focuses primarily on insurance defense, including the defense of physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare professionals in medical malpractice matters.

This is an opportunity for a newer attorney to develop meaningful, hands‑on litigation experience rather than remain on the sidelines. As an associate, you will have the opportunity to:

• Draft pleadings, discovery demands, responses, motions, and substantive legal correspondence
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy
• Prepare for and participate in depositions
• Work directly with clients, witnesses, and expert consultants
• Draft and argue motions
• Assist with mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation
• Gradually assume responsibility for managing your own caseload with appropriate guidance and support

We offer a collaborative, team-oriented environment that emphasizes thoughtful advocacy, strong client service, professional development, and the practical skills necessary to become a confident litigator. The firm uses web-based platforms and modern technology to maintain an efficient, largely paperless practice.

Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admission to the New York State Bar, pending admission, or recent completion of the New York State Bar Examination
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Willingness to learn
• Prior litigation, judicial internship, law review, moot court, or medical malpractice experience is helpful but not required

Compensation range is $80,000 to $110,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits also include

• employer contributions toward health insurance
• employer 401(k) contributions with no employee-match requirement
• paid CLE
• paid bar registration
• potential hybrid schedule