Professional Liability Attorney in Elmhurst

Job Description

Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Full-time, On-Site for the First Year, Hybrid Option Thereafter
Billable Hours Requirement: 1800 hours (with bonus opportunity for 2200+ hours)
Salary: Competitive, with Bonus Potential

About Us:
We are a well-established law firm based in New York, specializing in professional liability defense. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Professional Liability Attorney with at least 2 years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in managing liability cases, with a particular focus on healthcare liability and/or coverage experience.

Position Overview:
This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to grow their career in a dynamic and supportive environment. The role will require the successful candidate to handle a wide range of professional liability matters, providing defense to professionals and businesses in various industries, with a focus on healthcare liability cases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in professional liability matters, focusing on healthcare and insurance coverage claims.
• Manage case files from inception to resolution, including drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on complex legal issues.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Attend hearings, depositions, and trials as necessary.
• Maintain case organization and adhere to deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in professional liability, with strong exposure to healthcare liability and/or coverage matters.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly motivated, well-organized, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Additional Information:

• Billable hour requirement is 1800 hours annually.
• Attorneys who exceed 2200 billable hours will be eligible for a $30,000 bonus.
• First-year position is on-site in our New York office; hybrid work arrangement available thereafter.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Professional development and mentorship in a supportive, dynamic environment.
• Opportunity to work with a prestigious firm with a focus on healthcare and professional liability.
• Strong team culture and commitment to work-life balance after the first year.

If you are a highly motivated, organized attorney with a passion for professional liability law, we encourage you to apply! We are eager to find a candidate who will thrive in our collaborative and fast-paced environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.