Medical Malpractice/Nursing Home Defense Attorney
Wilson Elser - Attorneys · New York, New York
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Wilson Elser - Attorneys's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Wilson Elser - Attorneys's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Wilson Elser - Attorneys
- high 154 stale, 14 reposted of 154 open
- Hiring momentum
- 193 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
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About this role
The Medical Malpractice/Nursing Home Defense Attorney will manage a caseload focused on defending nursing home negligence claims. Responsibilities include leading litigation processes, maintaining client relationships, drafting legal documents, and collaborating with team members on legal projects. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive, hybrid work environment.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- JD from an accredited law school
- Must be admitted to practice in NY
- 5+ years of defense litigation experience, with a strong focus on medical malpractice and nursing home negligence matters
- Demonstrated experience taking and defending depositions, including expert depositions, on behalf of nursing home and long-term care clients
- Proven ability to independently manage complex cases and drive them toward resolution
- Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
Nice to have
- Trial experience is a plus
What you get
- Competitive salary
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Generous PTO
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits
Worth weighing
- Salary range is $170,000 — $190,000 USD, but final salary may vary based on individual circumstances
- The position requires travel to client sites, which may affect work-life balance
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