Personal Injury Attorney

CareerNerds; 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

CareerNerds, LLC in New York City is seeking an experienced Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Attorney to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will manage a caseload from intake through trial, representing plaintiffs in complex personal injury and medical malpractice matters.

You will handle all aspects of litigation, conduct legal research, draft pleadings, take depositions, appear in court, and develop case strategies while maintaining compassionate, client-focused service.

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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation

Negotiation

Client communication

Case strategy

Attention to detail

Trial advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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