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Working in a Unique and Collaborative Environment

Dorf Nelson & Zauderer is a firm dedicated to providing innovative legal solutions in a culture of collaboration, diversity, and growth. We actively and continuously foster an environment that helps our attorneys grow, developing their strengths and skills while contributing to the team.

Many of our attorneys are recognized leaders in their respective fields. Attorneys regularly share their insights and advice by serving as guest lecturers and keynote speakers for leading business and professional organizations.

With a wide range of practice areas — including litigation, corporate law, tax, commercial real estate and land use, intellectual property, life sciences, labor and employment, commercial and real property finance, trusts and estates, professional liability defense and healthcare and general liability defense — Dorf Nelson & Zauderer provides unique opportunities for attorneys to work on an array of cutting-edge cases and matters.

Dorf Nelson & Zauderer has offices in New York (Rye & Manhattan), New Jersey (Red Bank) and California (Los Angeles).

Careers For You

Open Positions

Medical Malpractice / General Liability Defense Associate

Full-Time Rye, NY — In Person with Hybrid Component $105,000 – $150,000 / Year

Seeking 1–5 years’ experience

We are seeking a medical malpractice and general liability defense associate for our Rye, New York office. Candidates must possess a JD from an accredited law school and be admitted to practice in New York. Excellent legal writing and communication skills are a must, and candidates with civil litigation experience and legal project management skills are preferred.

Responsibilities include representing clients in a wide range of medical malpractice and general liability insurance defense claims from beginning to end, including case management, legal research, motion practice and document drafting, court appearances, depositions, client management and communications, and all discovery matters. Experience with all aspects of these essentials is highly preferred. Prior experience in this specific field of law is also highly preferred.

Ability to Commute

Rye, NY (Required)

To apply, please send your résumé and cover letter to Christopher Malikschmitt at cmalikschmitt@dorflaw.com.

Defense Paralegal

Full-Time Rye, NY 10580 — In Person $75,000 / Year

2+ years’ medical malpractice paralegal experience required

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented paralegal to join our Healthcare & General Liability Defense Group, focusing on medical malpractice defense.

This position requires exceptional clerical and organizational skills to support attorneys in all aspects of case management, including handling case files, coordinating discovery, organizing physical and digital records, and assisting with document preparation and trial support.

General Responsibilities

Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, from case intake through trial or settlement.
Manage medical records for case files, including requesting and processing HIPAA authorizations, cataloging records, and maintaining consistent follow-up.
Prepare and serve notices and subpoenas for all required case documents.
Coordinate with medical experts, including researching, corresponding with, and scheduling expert witnesses and independent medical examinations.
Prepare subpoenas and organize depositions for non-party witnesses.
Assist in drafting legal documents and cataloging case correspondence.
Prepare and maintain comprehensive case files and trial documents as needed.

Requirements

Prior experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in medical malpractice or personal injury litigation.
Demonstrated ability to draft legal documents and proficiency with relevant electronic filing systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills.
Strong professional references.

Preferred Skills

Certification from an accredited paralegal program.
Experience working with medical experts, familiarity with medical terminology, or ability to interpret health records.
Knowledge of HIPAA compliance and confidentiality standards.
Proficiency with case management software (Clio, in particular).
Extensive trial experience in the paralegal role.

Experience

Medical Malpractice Paralegal: 2+ years (Required)

Ability to Commute

Rye, NY 10580 (Required)

To apply, please send your résumé and cover letter to Christopher Malikschmitt at cmalikschmitt@dorflaw.com.

Dorf Nelson & Zauderer is an equal opportunity employer. The firm does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, medical condition, disability, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, gender, transgender, creed, citizenship status, ancestry, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, medical condition including genetic characteristics, mental or physical disability, or veteran or military status.

Testimonials

What Our Employees Say About Us?

At Dorf Nelson & Zauderer, our team is not merely a workforce; they are the heart and soul of our firm. Together, we strive for excellence, drawing inspiration and support from each other to achieve common goals.

“ Over the past few years, Dorf Nelson & Zauderer LLP has provided me with unwavering support in furthering my education. Their constant encouragement has pushed me to transition from legal assistant to paralegal all while maintaining a full time job and family. At Dorf Nelson & Zauderer the opportunities for growth are endless. ”

“Since the start of my employment in February 2023 to now, DNZ remains a positive learning environment and serves as a place for mentorship and collaboration with a focus on litigation. My legal skills and ability to analyze issues have substantially grown and will continue to thrive here. As such, I am grateful to DNZ for believing in me and contributing to my professional success. ”