Personal Injury & Litigation Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus & benefits

40% of settlements on originated cases

Job summary

Launching Point in New York, NY seeks an experienced litigation associate to represent plaintiffs in complex matters including medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, personal injury, wrongful death, and employment claims. You will manage case phases from intake through trial and work with experts to develop liability strategies.

You will draft motions, conduct depositions, negotiate settlements, and advocate in court while maintaining strong client relationships and staying current on

Qualifications

• Experience in complex litigation matters.
• Background in medical malpractice or employment law helpful.
• Strong research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent plaintiffs in complex litigation from intake through trial.
• Manage investigations, pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, and settlements.
• Draft dispositive and discovery motions and appellate briefs.
• Take and defend depositions of parties and experts.
• Collaborate with experts to develop liability and damages strategies.
• Maintain client relationships with strategic counsel and updates.
• Stay current on civil litigation and trial practice.

Skills

Litigation experience

Medical malpractice

Civil litigation

Trial advocacy

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.