Personal Injury & Litigation Attorney

Genie Matthews and Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Genie Matthews and Associates in New York represents plaintiffs in complex litigation, including medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, personal injury, wrongful death, and employment law claims. You will manage all phases from intake through trial, coordinating with medical experts and witnesses to develop liability and damages strategies.

The attorney will advocate for victims, draft motions, take depositions, and negotiate favorable settlements.

Qualifications

• Represents plaintiffs in complex litigation including medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, personal injury, wrongful death, and employment law claims.
• Manage all phases of litigation from intake through trial, including investigations, pleadings, discovery, depositions, and motions.

Responsibilities

• Draft and argue dispositive motions and appellate briefs in state and federal courts.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, physicians, experts, and corporate reps.
• Negotiate settlements and mediate disputes to maximize client recoveries.
• Maintain client relationships with strategic legal counsel and case updates.
• Collaborate with healthcare, economic, and liability experts to build compelling cases.

Skills

Litigation

Medical malpractice

Deposition

Legal research

Settlement negotiations

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

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.