Personal Injury & Litigation Attorney

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

Job summary

Acloché LLC in New York seeks an experienced plaintiff-side litigator to lead complex civil matters, including medical malpractice and employment disputes. You will manage cases from intake through trial, supervising investigations, discovery, and motions while shaping liability and damages strategies.

Ideal candidates have a strong track record in high-stakes litigation, exceptional writing, advocacy, and client counseling, with ability to collaborate with experts and staff to maximize client

Responsibilities

• Represent plaintiffs in complex litigation including 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.
• Conduct detailed case evaluations, analyze medical records, and consult with experts on liability and damages.
• Advocate for victims of medical negligence, nursing home abuse, discrimination, harassment, wage and hour violations, and wrongful termination.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, discovery motions, and appellate briefs.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Negotiate settlements through mediation, arbitration, and direct discussions.
• Maintain strong client relationships with regular case updates.
• Collaborate with healthcare, economic, vocational, and liability experts to build strong cases.
• Prepare cases for trial, including witness prep, exhibits, jury selection, and trial advocacy.
• Stay current on developments in personal injury, medical malpractice, employment law, and civil litigation.

Skills

Litigation

Plaintiff representation

Deposition

Discovery

Settlement negotiations

Case management

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.