Personal Injury & Litigation Attorney

Henderson Group Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Henderson Group Recruiting is seeking an experienced attorney to represent plaintiffs in complex litigation spanning medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, personal injury, wrongful death, and employment law claims. You will manage all phases of litigation from intake to trial, including investigations, pleadings, discovery, depositions, and courtroom appearances.

The role demands collaboration with medical and other experts to maximize client recoveries and to secure favorable

Qualifications

• 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 intake through trial, including investigations, pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, and courtroom appearances.
• Conduct detailed case evaluations, analyze medical records, and collaborate with medical experts to develop strategies.
• Advocate for victims of medical negligence, nursing home abuse, 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, witnesses, 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.

Responsibilities

• Represent plaintiffs in complex litigation across medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, personal injury, wrongful death and employment claims.
• Manage all phases of litigation from intake through trial including investigations and pleadings.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Draft and argue dispositive and discovery motions and appellate briefs.
• Negotiate settlements and pursue ADR when appropriate.
• Collaborate with healthcare and other experts to build strong cases.
• Prepare cases for trial with witness prep, exhibits, and jury selection.

Skills

Complex litigation

Deposition

Trial advocacy

Case management

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) 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.