Personal Injury & Litigation Attorney

Essenti Talent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenti Talent in New York represents plaintiffs in medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, personal injury, wrongful death, and employment claims. You will manage all phases of litigation from intake through trial, draft motions, depose witnesses, and negotiate settlements with expert collaboration to maximize client recoveries.

Salary ranges from 110k to 160k per year, plus bonus and benefits; you may earn 40% of settlements on cases you originate, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent plaintiffs in complex litigation matters, including medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, personal injury, wrongful death, and employment claims.
• Manage all phases of litigation from intake through trial, including investigations, pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiations, and courtroom appearances.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions and appellate briefs; take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Negotiate favorable settlements through mediation, arbitration, and direct discussions; maintain regular client updates.
• Collaborate with healthcare, economic, vocational, and liability experts to build compelling cases and maximize recoveries.
• Prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation, exhibit management, jury selection, and trial advocacy.
• Stay current on developments in medical malpractice, personal injury, employment law, and civil litigation to ensure effective representation.

Job description

• Represent plaintiffs in complex litigation matters involving medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, personal injury, wrongful death, and employment law claims.
• Manage all phases of litigation from case intake through trial, including investigations, pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiations, and courtroom appearances.
• Conduct detailed case evaluations, analyze medical records, and collaborate with medical experts to develop liability and damages strategies.
• Advocate for victims of medical negligence, nursing home abuse and neglect, workplace discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wage and hour violations, and wrongful termination.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, discovery motions, and appellate briefs before state and federal courts.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, treating physicians, expert witnesses, and corporate representatives.
• Negotiate favorable settlements and resolutions through mediation, arbitration, and direct settlement discussions.
• Maintain strong client relationships by providing strategic legal counsel and regular case updates throughout the litigation process.
• Collaborate with healthcare, economic, vocational, and liability experts to build compelling cases and maximize client recoveries.
• Prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation, exhibit management, jury selection, and trial advocacy.
• Stay current on developments in personal injury, medical malpractice, employment law, and civil litigation to ensure effective representation and legal compliance.

Key Areas of Practice

• Medical Malpractice
• Nursing Home Abuse & Negligence
• Catastrophic Personal Injury
• Wrongful Death
• Employment Litigation
• Workplace Discrimination & Harassment
• Retaliation & Whistleblower Claims
• Wage & Hour Violations
• Civil Litigation & Trial Advocacy
• Settlement Negotiation & Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Salary is between 110K-160K - depending on experience plus bonus and benefits. Additionally, any case(s) you originate that get settled, you will earn 40% of the settlement.