Litigation Attorney – Construction / Medical Malpractice

Orion Placement; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement in Hudson Valley law firm seeks an attorney with construction and/or medical malpractice experience to join the on-site team in Poughkeepsie, NY.

You will manage cases through multiple phases, draft pleadings, conduct depositions, and develop litigation strategies aligned with client goals while collaborating with an experienced legal team.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active New York State Bar admission.
• 1+ year of construction litigation and/or medical malpractice litigation experience.
• Ability to step into active matters and contribute with limited ramp-up time.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience with pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions, and litigation case management.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction litigation and/or medical malpractice matters through multiple phases of the litigation process.
• Handle commercial and civil litigation matters from initial claim assessment through trial or resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, responses, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions and participate in hearings, mediations, conferences, and trials.
• Analyze complex legal issues and provide practical, business-oriented advice to clients.
• Develop litigation strategies that align with client objectives and case-specific goals.
• Manage discovery, document production, expert involvement, and critical case deadlines.
• Collaborate directly with clients, attorneys, experts, outside counsel, and internal legal teams.
• Maintain meticulous case documentation while effectively managing multiple active matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Client communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Pay: $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected and growing Hudson Valley law firm with a strong regional presence.
• Take ownership of sophisticated construction litigation and medical malpractice matters.
• Handle cases through multiple phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, hearings, mediation, and trial.
• Work directly with clients and develop litigation strategies that align with their goals.
• Join an experienced legal team that values strong advocacy, strategic thinking, and excellent client service.
• Build your career with a firm offering competitive compensation, professional growth, and meaningful responsibility.

Location

This is an on-site position in Poughkeepsie, New York, offering the opportunity to work closely with an experienced litigation team in a collaborative, professional environment.

Note

Candidates must be admitted to the New York State Bar and have at least 1 year of construction litigation and/or medical malpractice litigation experience. We are specifically seeking an attorney with directly relevant experience who can step in and contribute quickly.

About Us

We are a respected and growing Hudson Valley law firm providing sophisticated legal representation to businesses, professionals, and individuals throughout the region. We combine strong advocacy and practical legal guidance with a collaborative, client-focused approach. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage construction litigation and/or medical malpractice matters through multiple phases of the litigation process.
• Handle commercial and civil litigation matters from initial claim assessment through trial or resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, responses, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions and participate in hearings, mediations, conferences, and trials.
• Analyze complex legal issues and provide practical, business-oriented advice to clients.
• Develop litigation strategies that align with client objectives and case-specific goals.
• Manage discovery, document production, expert involvement, and critical case deadlines.
• Collaborate directly with clients, attorneys, experts, outside counsel, and internal legal teams.
• Maintain meticulous case documentation while effectively managing multiple active matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active New York State Bar admission.
• 1+ year of construction litigation and/or medical malpractice litigation experience.
• Ability to step into active matters and contribute with limited ramp-up time.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience with pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions, and litigation case management.
• Strong advocacy, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative legal team.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll have the opportunity to take meaningful ownership of sophisticated litigation matters rather than simply supporting from the sidelines. Our attorneys work directly with clients, develop case strategy, and gain hands‑on litigation experience while collaborating with an experienced legal team. For an attorney who wants responsibility, challenging work, and room to grow, this is an excellent opportunity.

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Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance