Litigation Attorney

Larson Maddox; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney to join the legal team in the New York metropolitan area. You will independently manage complex personal injury litigation from inception through resolution and lead strategy for high-exposure matters.

A seasoned litigator with extensive trial experience is essential. The role requires handling cases through settlement, trial, and post-trial work, including expert and medical witness prep.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the New York Bar.
• Minimum of 5 years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Demonstrated experience handling high-exposure, high-value injury matters including wrongful death.
• Strong trial experience with voir dire and witness examinations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume docket of personal injury matters, including catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases.
• Develop litigation strategy and oversee cases through settlement, trial, or other resolution.
• Conduct and defend depositions, including expert and medical witness testimony.
• Prepare physicians and expert witnesses for depositions and trial appearances.
• Handle court appearances, hearings, conferences, mediations, and trials.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, legal memoranda, and settlement evaluations.
• Analyze liability, damages, and litigation risk exposure.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and coordinate with outside counsel as necessary.

Skills

PI litigation

Trial experience

Voir dire

Medical testimony

Case management

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active NY Bar admission

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

Our client is a well-established organization operating within the utility space. With a strong presence across the Northeast, they are known for managing complex operations and maintaining a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and long-term growth. The legal team plays a critical role in supporting business objectives while overseeing high-exposure litigation matters.

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney to join their legal team in the New York metropolitan area. This position offers the opportunity to independently manage complex personal injury litigation matters from inception through resolution. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned litigator with substantial trial experience, a strong understanding of high-severity injury claims, and the ability to manage a significant caseload with minimal supervision.

About Us

Our client is a well-established organization operating within the utility space. With a strong presence across the Northeast, they are known for managing complex operations and maintaining a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and long-term growth. The legal team plays a critical role in supporting business objectives while overseeing high-exposure litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume docket of personal injury matters, including catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases.
• Develop litigation strategy and oversee cases through settlement, trial, or other resolution.
• Conduct and defend depositions, including expert and medical witness testimony.
• Prepare physicians and expert witnesses for depositions and trial appearances.
• Handle court appearances, hearings, conferences, mediations, and trials.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, legal memoranda, and settlement evaluations.
• Analyze liability, damages, and litigation risk exposure.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and coordinate with outside counsel as necessary.
• Identify and evaluate evidence, witnesses, and case strategy throughout the litigation lifecycle.
• Manage litigation matters independently while maintaining exceptional organization and case management practices.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the New York Bar.
• Minimum of 5 years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Demonstrated experience handling high-exposure, high-value injury matters, including wrongful death claims.
• Strong trial experience, including voir dire, witness examinations, and end-to-end case management.
• Experience working with medical experts and preparing healthcare professionals for testimony.
• Ability to independently manage a substantial caseload with minimal oversight.
• Experience practicing throughout all five New York City boroughs is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with unified trials involving both liability and damages issues.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.