Attorney – Personal Injury Litigation

Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro, LLP; Town of Woodbury (NY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HRA

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long Term Disability

Aflac insurance

401(k) Plan

PTO

Job summary

Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro, LLP is seeking an experienced Personal Injury/Medical Malpractice Attorney to join our Woodbury, Long Island team. You will handle personal injury and medical malpractice matters from evaluation through trial, working with partners and experts to develop case theories and strategies, while maintaining close client contact.

The ideal candidate has 3–6+ years of relevant experience, NY Bar admission, and strong litigation and written skills.

Qualifications

• 3-6+ years of experience in personal injury and/or medical malpractice.
• Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing.
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and litigation skills.
• Excellent judgment and client service.
• Ability to work in a team while taking individual responsibility.
• Desire to develop as a trial attorney with significant responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating potential personal injury and medical malpractice cases with Partners and experts and developing effective case theories and strategies.
• Managing and advancing cases efficiently while working to maximize their value.
• Taking and defending depositions of plaintiffs, defendants’ non-party witnesses, and other third parties.
• Drafting and reviewing pleadings, motions, discovery responses, expert exchanges, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Preparing for and participation in trials.
• Working directly with clients and providing a high level of personal attention and service.
• Collaborating with Partners, attorneys, experts, and support staff to move cases forward effectively.
• Developing professional relationships and a personal reputation within the legal community, including opportunities to expand referral relationships.
• Taking on increasing responsibility as your experience and capabilities develop.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation

Client service

Team collaboration

Deposition experience

Job description

A Meaningful Opportunity for an Experienced Plaintiff’s Attorney

We are seeking an experienced Personal Injury/Medical Malpractice Attorney to join our team in Woodbury, Long Island.

This is an opportunity for an attorney who wants to do more than manage a caseload. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take meaningful responsibility for sophisticated personal injury and medical malpractice matters, work directly with experienced attorneys and experts, develop case strategy, interact with clients, take depositions, and participate in trials.

We are looking for an attorney who is driven, analytical, confident, and committed to achieving excellent results for clients-someone who wants to continue developing as a lawyer while building a strong professional reputation.

The Opportunity

You will become an integral member of a legal team handling personal injury and medical malpractice matters from case evaluation through resolution and trial. With the support of experienced partners and competent support staff, you will have the opportunity to develop your litigation skills and assume increasing responsibility for your cases.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Evaluating potential personal injury and medical malpractice cases with Partners and experts and developing effective case theories and strategies.
• Managing and advancing cases efficiently while working to maximize their value.
• Taking and defending depositions of plaintiffs, defendants’ non-party witnesses, and other third parties.
• Drafting and reviewing pleadings, motions, discovery responses, expert exchanges, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Preparing for and participation in trials.
• Working directly with clients and providing a high level of personal attention and service.
• Collaborating with Partners, attorneys, experts, and support staff to move cases forward effectively.
• Developing professional relationships and a personal reputation within the legal community, including opportunities to expand referral relationships.
• Taking on increasing responsibility as your experience and capabilities develop.

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate is an optimistic, self-motivated attorney who takes ownership of their work and thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment.

Candidates should have:

• 3-6+ years of experience practicing personal injury and/or medical malpractice law.
• Admission to the New York State Bar and good standing.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and litigation skills.
• Excellent judgment and attention to detail.
• A genuine commitment to client service.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team while taking individual responsibility for assigned matters.
• A desire to continue developing as a trial attorney and to take on significant responsibility.

Admission to the New York federal courts is preferred.

Former Assistant District Attorneys are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Us

This is a long-term career opportunity for an attorney who wants to develop meaningful expertise, assume substantial responsibility, and build a professional reputation in personal injury and medical malpractice litigation.

Salary: $125,000 + per year, commensurate with experience

Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• HRA
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Aflac insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• PTO

The position is full time, Monday through Friday in person in our Nassau County Office.

Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.