Associate Attorney - Medical Malpractice - Hybrid

Company: Weber Gallagher
Location: Bedminster
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Weber Gallagher has an immediate opening for an Associate for our Medical Malpractice group. The candidate will work a hybrid schedule from Bedminster, NJ. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical and research abilities, and prior exposure to litigation work. Responsibilities: Support the defense of complex medical malpractice cases from inception through trial and appeal. Conduct case evaluations, develop litigation strategy, and advise clients on risk assessment and potential exposure. Draft and argue dispositive motions, prepare trial briefs, oversee discovery, including expert witness preparation. Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, depositions, hearings and trials. Build and maintain strong client relationships. Stay current on changes in healthcare law. Ability to travel for court, client meetings, etc. Ability to work a hybrid schedule from the Bedminster, NJ office. Requirements: 2-5 years of defense litigation experience, preferably in Medical Malpractice and/or General Liability. J.D. from an accredited law school. Active and good standing NJ bar license; required. Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills. Excellent communication skills. Expertise in defense litigation. Experience reviewing complex medical records, expert testimony, and scientific evidence. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously. Prior experience representing hospitals, physicians, insurance companies or healthcare systems, preferred. Salary is dependent on a variety of factors including education, experience and internal equity. Our good faith starting salary for the associate position is: $100,000. Weber Gallagher is a thriving and growing firm with more than 130 legal professionals in 13 locations. The firm is an equal-opportunity employer offering a friendly office environment, competitive salaries, bonuses and generous benefits, including 401K and medical. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, age, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, ancestry, physical handicap, disability, national origin, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other factor/status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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