Litigation Attorney – PI & Medical Malpractice

Orionplacement; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Rochester, NY is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney specializing in personal injury and medical malpractice. The role requires at least 5 years of litigation experience and an active New York State license. Join a collaborative firm known for challenging cases and strong employee satisfaction, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in litigation, preferably in personal injury or medical malpractice.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of personal injury and medical malpractice matters from intake through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery demands.
• Conduct depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials as needed.

Skills

Legal writing

Research skills

Oral advocacy

Client-focused approach

Detail-oriented

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Licensed with the New York State Bar

Job description

Litigation Attorney - Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice

Job Openings Litigation Attorney - Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice

About the job Litigation Attorney - Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice

Pay: $110,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Note: This position requires employees to be on-site five days a week at the Rochester, NY office.

Note: The qualified candidate for this position must have at least 5 years of litigation experience and an active license to practice law in New York State.

About Our Client
Our client is a well-established mid-sized law firm in Rochester, NY, dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation across a wide range of practice areas. Their litigation team handles complex personal injury and medical malpractice cases with a client-focused approach and strong courtroom advocacy.

Job Description

• Handle a caseload of personal injury and medical malpractice matters from intake through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery demands
• Conduct depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials as needed
• Develop litigation strategies and provide clients with regular updates
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel and insurance carriers
• Collaborate with colleagues in litigation and transactional practice groups to deliver comprehensive client service

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing with the New York State Bar
• Minimum 5 years of experience in litigation, preferably in personal injury or medical malpractice
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Client-focused, self-motivated, and detail-oriented professional

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected law firm with a collaborative and supportive work culture
• Work on challenging, high-value litigation matters that make a real impact for clients
• Competitive compensation package plus full benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and holidays
• Ongoing professional development, CLE opportunities, and career growth potential
• Recognition as a top workplace with a reputation for employee satisfaction and work-life balance