Senior Personal Injury & Med Mal Trial Attorney NYC

Confident Search Consultants; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Confident Search Consultants in New York City is seeking an experienced Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Attorney to join its legal team. You will manage a caseload from intake through trial, representing plaintiffs in complex personal injury and medical malpractice matters.

The ideal candidate will handle all phases of litigation, conduct legal research, draft pleadings and discovery, take depositions, appear in court, negotiate settlements, and supervise paralegals and staff, while

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar (additional admissions a plus).
• 5+ years of experience litigating plaintiff-side personal injury and/or medical malpractice.
• Trial experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Ability to handle a heavy caseload in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Compassionate, client-focused approach with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of personal injury and medical malpractice cases from initial client consultation through resolution.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, discovery demands/responses, motions, and other legal documents.
• Take and defend depositions, including expert witness depositions.
• Appear in court for conferences, oral arguments, hearings, and trials.
• Evaluate the merits of cases and develop case strategies.
• Negotiate settlements and advocate effectively on behalf of clients.
• Supervise and collaborate with paralegals, legal assistants, and support staff.
• Maintain strong client communication and provide regular case updates.

Skills

Litigation

Trial experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Client communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

JD degree

Job description

Confident Search Consultants in New York City is seeking an experienced Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Attorney to join its legal team. You will manage a caseload from intake through trial, representing plaintiffs in complex personal injury and medical malpractice matters.

The ideal candidate will handle all phases of litigation, conduct legal research, draft pleadings and discovery, take depositions, appear in court, negotiate settlements, and supervise paralegals and staff, while