Senior Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Trial Attorney

Kingfisher Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting seeks an experienced Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Attorney to join its NYC office. The attorney will manage a full caseload from intake to trial, representing plaintiffs in complex matters and ensuring compassionate, effective advocacy.

Requirements include a JD from an accredited law school, NY Bar admission, and 5+ years of plaintiff-side litigation experience, with trial experience highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree 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 cases.
• 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 experience

Trial experience

Legal writing

Legal research

Negotiation

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

New York State Bar admission

Job description

Kingfisher Recruiting seeks an experienced Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Attorney to join its NYC office. The attorney will manage a full caseload from intake to trial, representing plaintiffs in complex matters and ensuring compassionate, effective advocacy.

Requirements include a JD from an accredited law school, NY Bar admission, and 5+ years of plaintiff-side litigation experience, with trial experience highly preferred.