Personal Injury Attorney

MDS Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Our client seeks an experienced Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Attorney to join the NYC office. You will manage a caseload from intake through trial, representing plaintiffs in complex matters with compassionate, client-focused service.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in plaintiff-side litigation, NY Bar admission, and strong trial, writing, and negotiation skills. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active New York State Bar admission (additional admissions a plus).
• 5+ years in plaintiff-side personal injury and/or medical malpractice litigation.
• Strong trial experience preferred.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy abilities.
• Ability to manage a heavy caseload with attention to detail.
• Compassionate, client-focused approach with solid interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of personal injury and medical malpractice cases from intake through resolution.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, discovery demands/responses, motions and other documents.
• Take and defend depositions, including expert depositions.
• Appear in court for conferences, oral arguments, hearings and trials.
• Evaluate case merits and develop strategic plans.
• Negotiate settlements and advocate for clients.
• Supervise and collaborate with paralegals and support staff.
• Maintain strong client communication with regular case updates.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Advocacy

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Admission to New York State Bar

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Attorney to join its legal team. Working out of the NYC Office, the ideal candidate will manage a caseload from intake through trial, representing plaintiffs in complex personal injury and medical malpractice matters. He/she will handle all aspects of litigation while providing compassionate and effective representation to its clients.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of personal injury and medical malpractice cases from initial client consultation through resolution.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, discovery demands/responses, motions, and other legal documents.
• Take and defend depositions, including expert witness depositions.
• Appear in court for conferences, oral arguments, hearings, and trials.
• Evaluate the merits of cases and develop case strategies.
• Negotiate settlements and advocate effectively on behalf of clients.
• Supervise and collaborate with paralegals, legal assistants, and support staff.
• Maintain strong client communication and provide regular case updates.

Main Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar (additional admissions a plus).
• 5+ years of experience litigating plaintiff-side personal injury and/or medical malpractice cases.
• Trial experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Ability to handle a heavy caseload in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Compassionate, client-focused approach with strong interpersonal skills.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience – (140K-160K base)
• Performance-based financial opportunities based on case origination and settlement.
• Medical insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities