Personal Injury Attorney

The ONeil Search Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The ONeil Search Group in Nassau County, NY seeks an experienced litigation attorney to handle nursing home negligence matters and complex personal injury cases for a plaintiff-side practice.

Minimum 7 years of PI litigation experience required, including nursing home negligence with knowledge of Public Health Law § 2801-d and related regulations. You will manage active cases from filing through settlement and assist in trials.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience.
• Demonstrated background in nursing home negligence and abuse litigation, familiarity with Public Health Law § 2801-d and nursing home regs.
• Experience handling automobile, trip and fall, construction accident, and complex PI matters with experts.

Responsibilities

• Handle active caseload of nursing home negligence and abuse matters in NYS and federal courts, from evaluation and filing through settlement.
• Litigate a smaller caseload of complex negligence matters including automobile and labor law.
• Manage all phases of litigation: depositions, court appearances, and motion practice.
• Assist Trial Department with preparation and presentation of trials.
• Participate in internal file reviews, strategy meetings, and firm trainings.

Skills

7+ years PI litigation

Nursing home negligence

Courtroom experience

Depositions

Trials

Job description

Established personal injury firm in Nassau County, NY is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to join their team handling complex litigation and nursing home negligence matters.

Minimum of 7 years of plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle an active caseload of nursing home negligence and abuse matters in New York State and federal courts, from case evaluation and filing through settlement.
• Litigate a smaller caseload of complex negligence matters ranging from automobile to labor law.
• Handle all phases of litigation including depositions, court appearances, and motion practice.
• Assist the Trial Department with preparation and presentation of trials.
• Participate in internal file reviews, litigation strategy meetings, and firm trainings

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience
• Demonstrated background in nursing home negligence and abuse litigation is required, including familiarity with Public Health Law § 2801-d, federal and state nursing home regulations, and medical record review
• Experience handling automobile, trip and fall, construction accident, and complex personal injury matters involving experts.
• Ability to independently handle an active caseload from filing through resolution.
• Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and legal research skills
• Compassionate client service skills, with the sensitivity required to work with elderly clients and grieving families
• Deposition and courtroom experience; trial experience a plus but not a requirement

Preferred Background

• Experience with wrongful death and catastrophic injury claims
• Familiarity with medical records, MDS assessments, care plans, and DOH survey and citation history
• Comfortable preparing witnesses and taking and defending depositions
• Experience opposing complex motions and handling oral arguments
• Experience working closely with paralegals and support staff
• Broader plaintiff-side personal injury experience (premises liability, medical malpractice, or similar)