Closing Date: 24th May, 2024
Description:
The Office of the New York State Attorney General's Claims Bureau in New York City is seeking a trial attorney to defend Medical Malpractice cases. The Claims Bureau represents the State of New York and its agencies in the Court of Claims and its employees in State Supreme Court. The selected candidate will defend the State in medical malpractice actions, from commencement through trial, with post-trial briefs often required.We are seeking a seasoned
attorney with at least four to five (4-5) years of solid medical
malpractice litigation experience, including trial experience, to defend
the state in medical malpractice actions from commencement through
trial. Applicants must have experience working with expert witnesses,
e.g., retaining and vetting as well as preparing for, taking and
defending depositions and trial testimony; the ability to read and
understand medical records, and the ability to manage a large caseload.
Excellent lawyering skills, including motion practice, legal research,
writing, analysis, negotiation and advocacy, are also required.
Candidates should also possess strong organizational skills. Medical
malpractice trial experience is preferred although other civil or
criminal trial experience will be considered.
Applicants
must reside in (or intend to soon become a resident of) New York State
and be admitted to practice law in New York State. In addition, the
Public Officers Law requires that OAG attorneys be citizens of the
United States. A two (2) year commitment upon being hired is a condition
of employment.
