Personal Injury Attorney

Saint Cyr Partners; 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

Saint Cyr Partners in New York City seeks an experienced Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Attorney to join its legal team. The attorney will manage a full caseload from intake to trial, representing plaintiffs in complex matters and ensuring compassionate, effective advocacy.

Ideal candidates have a JD, NY Bar admission, 5+ years litigation experience in PI or medical malpractice, and strong writing, research, and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to NY State Bar (extra admissions a plus)
• 5+ years litigating plaintiff-side personal injury or medical malpractice cases
• Trial experience strongly preferred
• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills
• Strong negotiation and advocacy abilities
• Ability to manage a heavy caseload in a fast-paced environment
• Compassionate, client-focused approach with strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Litigation experience

Negotiation skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communications

Education

JD degree

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