Personal Injury Attorney

King Recruiting Services; Village of Westbury (NY); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 175 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Résumé du poste

KingRecruitingServices in Westbury, NY is seeking an experienced Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Attorney to join its legal team. You will manage cases from intake through trial, representing plaintiffs in complex matters and delivering compassionate, effective advocacy.

The ideal candidate holds a JD from an accredited law school, admission to the New York State Bar, 5+ years of plaintiff-side litigation, and strong writing, research, negotiation, and trial skills in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) 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 with attention to detail.

Responsabilités

• Manage all phases of personal injury and medical malpractice cases from intake through trial.
• 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.

Connaissances

Litigation

Legal research

Negotiation

Trial advocacy

Client communication

Attention to detail

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD)

Description du poste

Our client is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Attorney to join its legal team. Working out of the Westbury, NY 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-175K base, all in compensation is 275K+)
• Performance-based financial opportunities based on case origination and settlement.
• Medical insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities