Personal Injury Attorney

Essenti Talent; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Essenti Talent in New York City is seeking an experienced Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Attorney to join its NYC office. You will manage a caseload from intake through trial, representing plaintiffs in complex matters, and provide compassionate and effective representation to clients.

The attorney will conduct research, draft pleadings, take depositions, appear in court, negotiate settlements, and supervise support staff, handling a heavy caseload in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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 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.

Conocimientos

Personal injury litigation

Medical malpractice experience

Trial experience

Legal writing

Negotiation skills

Client communication

Educación

Juris Doctor (JD)

Admitted NY Bar

Descripción del empleo

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