Personal Injury & Litigation Attorney

Top Dog Recruiting; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Top Dog Recruiting in New York seeks an experienced attorney to handle plaintiffs' claims in medical malpractice, nursing home and employment-law matters.

The role covers all litigation phases up to trial, with collaboration from medical and economic experts, and active settlement negotiations. A competitive salary range is offered, plus bonus and case-origin incentives.

Aufgaben

• Represent plaintiffs in complex medical malpractice, nursing home, personal injury, wrongful death, and employment-law cases.
• Manage all phases of litigation from intake to trial, including investigations, pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, settlements, and court appearances.
• Conduct case evaluations, analyze medical records, and collaborate with experts to plan liability and damages strategies.
• Advocate for victims of medical negligence, nursing home abuse, workplace discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wage/hour violations, and wrongful termination.
• Draft and argue motions (dispositive, discovery) and appellate briefs in state and federal courts.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, physicians, experts, and corporate representatives.
• Negotiate settlements through mediation, arbitration, and direct settlement discussions.
• Maintain strong client relationships with strategic counsel and regular case updates.
• Collaborate with healthcare, economic, vocational, and liability experts to build cases.
• Prepare cases for trial with witness prep, exhibits, jury selection, and advocacy.
• Stay current on developments in personal injury, medical malpractice, employment law, and civil litigation.

Jobbeschreibung

• 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.