Personal Injury Litigation Attorney – Nursing Home

Orion Placement; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an attorney to manage plaintiff-side nursing home negligence and elder abuse cases in Uniondale, NY. This in-office, full-time role requires NY Bar admission and 2+ years of personal injury experience, with training provided in nursing home litigation.

You will handle complex cases from inception to resolution, including discovery, depositions, and motions, while collaborating with medical experts and a litigation team.

Qualifications

• New York State Bar admission in good standing is required.
• 2+ years of personal injury law experience.
• Plaintiff-side litigation experience is strongly preferred.
• Nursing home negligence or elder abuse or medical malpractice experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with New York civil litigation practice and procedure.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Deposition experience is preferred.
• Ability to analyze medical records and understand complex liability and damages.
• Strong case-management, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a litigation team.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage plaintiff-side nursing home negligence and elder abuse cases from inception through resolution.
• Investigate claims involving falls, pressure injuries, fractures, infections, medication errors, malnutrition, dehydration, elopement, inadequate supervision, and other failures of care.
• Draft and review complaints, pleadings, discovery demands and responses, motions, affirmations, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions of clients, defendants, nursing home personnel, healthcare providers, and other witnesses.
• Review and analyze nursing home charts, hospital records, medical records, policies, procedures, and other evidence.
• Work with medical, nursing, and other experts to evaluate liability, causation, and damages.
• Develop case strategy and identify important liability and damages issues.
• Conduct legal research and prepare substantive motions and oppositions.
• Attend court conferences, hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and other proceedings.
• Negotiate settlements with defense counsel and insurance representatives.
• Assist with trial preparation, including witnesses, experts, exhibits, medical evidence, and motions.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and their families throughout the litigation process.
• Work closely with paralegals and other members of the litigation team to keep cases organized and moving forward.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Deposition experience

Negotiation

Case management

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Pay: $175,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Make a meaningful impact by advocating for elderly and vulnerable clients who have suffered harm from negligent nursing home care.
• Take ownership of plaintiff-side personal injury cases and play a key role throughout the litigation process.
• Work on complex cases involving serious injuries, medical records, liability, causation, and damages.
• Build valuable experience in nursing home negligence and elder abuse litigation with training and support provided.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and medical and nursing experts to develop strong cases.
• Join a team where compassionate client advocacy and high-quality legal work go hand in hand.

Location: Uniondale, NY — This is a full-time, in-office opportunity for an attorney who enjoys being closely connected to their team, cases, and clients.

Note: New York Bar admission and 2+ years of personal injury law experience are required. Training will be provided in nursing home litigation, making this a strong opportunity for an attorney with a solid personal injury foundation who is ready to deepen their expertise.

About Us

We are a plaintiff-focused litigation team dedicated to helping individuals and families pursue justice when negligence causes serious harm. Our work is highly client-focused, and we are committed to strong advocacy, thoughtful case strategy, and compassionate representation. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage plaintiff-side nursing home negligence and elder abuse cases from inception through resolution.
• Investigate claims involving falls, pressure injuries, fractures, infections, medication errors, malnutrition, dehydration, elopement, inadequate supervision, and other failures of care.
• Draft and review complaints, pleadings, discovery demands and responses, motions, affirmations, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions of clients, defendants, nursing home personnel, healthcare providers, and other witnesses.
• Review and analyze nursing home charts, hospital records, medical records, policies, procedures, and other evidence.
• Work with medical, nursing, and other experts to evaluate liability, causation, and damages.
• Develop case strategy and identify important liability and damages issues.
• Conduct legal research and prepare substantive motions and oppositions.
• Attend court conferences, hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and other proceedings.
• Negotiate settlements with defense counsel and insurance representatives.
• Assist with trial preparation, including witnesses, experts, exhibits, medical evidence, and motions.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and their families throughout the litigation process.
• Work closely with paralegals and other members of the litigation team to keep cases organized and moving forward.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar and in good standing.
• 2+ years of personal injury law experience.
• Plaintiff-side litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Nursing home negligence, elder abuse, medical malpractice, or complex personal injury experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with New York civil litigation practice and procedure.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Deposition experience preferred.
• Ability to analyze medical records and understand complex liability and damages issues.
• Strong case-management, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a litigation team.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is an opportunity to do work that matters while building your career as a litigator. You will handle substantive cases, work alongside a collaborative legal team, receive training in nursing home litigation, and advocate directly for clients and families facing difficult circumstances. If you are a driven personal injury attorney who wants meaningful work and the opportunity to take ownership of cases, this role offers an excellent platform for continued growth.

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Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance