Senior Construction & Medical Malpractice Litigator

Orion Placement; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in the Hudson Valley seeks a senior litigator to lead construction litigation and medical malpractice matters. Take ownership of cases through discovery, depositions, hearings, mediation, trial, and resolution, with direct client interaction and strategic guidance.

You will mentor junior lawyers and supervise discovery while developing tailored strategies. This on-site position in Poughkeepsie, NY requires NY State Bar admission and 5+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active New York State Bar admission.
• 5+ years of construction litigation and/or medical malpractice litigation experience.
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated litigation matters.
• Strong deposition, discovery, motion practice, and case strategy experience.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction litigation and/or medical malpractice cases through all phases of litigation.
• Take ownership of commercial and civil litigation matters from initial assessment through trial or resolution.
• Draft and argue pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive litigation documents.
• Lead discovery, including document production, written discovery, and depositions.
• Conduct and defend depositions and participate in hearings, mediations, conferences, and trials.
• Develop litigation strategies that align with client objectives and case-specific goals.
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues and provide practical, business-oriented advice.
• Work directly with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and other parties throughout litigation.
• Manage case strategy, deadlines, documentation, and junior team members as appropriate.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support professionals while independently driving matters forward.

Skills

Litigation leadership

Client relationship management

Deposition & discovery

Strategic advocacy

Legal research & writing

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Pay: $150,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected and growing Hudson Valley law firm with a strong regional presence.
• Take a senior role handling sophisticated construction litigation and medical malpractice matters.
• Manage cases through discovery, depositions, hearings, mediation, trial, and resolution.
• Work directly with clients while developing litigation strategies aligned with their goals.
• Take meaningful ownership of complex matters with the autonomy expected of an experienced litigator.
• Join a collaborative legal team that values strong advocacy, strategic thinking, and exceptional client service.
• Enjoy competitive senior-level compensation and long-term professional growth.

Location

This is an on-site position in Poughkeepsie, New York. You'll work closely with an experienced litigation team while taking significant ownership of complex matters and client relationships.

Note:

Candidates must be admitted to the New York State Bar and have 5+ years of construction litigation and/or medical malpractice litigation experience. Attorneys with 1+ year of directly relevant experience may also be considered for a separate junior-level opportunity with our team.

About Us

We are a respected and growing Hudson Valley law firm providing sophisticated legal representation to businesses, professionals, and individuals throughout the region. We combine strong advocacy and practical legal guidance with a collaborative, client-focused approach. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage construction litigation and/or medical malpractice cases through all phases of litigation.
• Take ownership of commercial and civil litigation matters from initial assessment through trial or resolution.
• Draft and argue pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive litigation documents.
• Lead discovery, including document production, written discovery, and depositions.
• Conduct and defend depositions and participate in hearings, mediations, conferences, and trials.
• Develop litigation strategies that align with client objectives and case-specific goals.
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues and provide practical, business-oriented advice.
• Work directly with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and other parties throughout litigation.
• Manage case strategy, deadlines, documentation, and junior team members as appropriate.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support professionals while independently driving matters forward.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active New York State Bar admission.
• 5+ years of construction litigation and/or medical malpractice litigation experience.
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated litigation matters.
• Strong deposition, discovery, motion practice, and case strategy experience.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Strong judgment and ability to provide strategic guidance to clients.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities.
• Trial, hearing, and mediation experience is highly valued.

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is an opportunity for an experienced litigator to take meaningful ownership of sophisticated cases while working with a respected and collaborative legal team. You'll have significant client contact, strategic responsibility, and the ability to drive matters forward while continuing to build your practice and career in the Hudson Valley.

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Benefits:

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