Senior Plaintiff PI & Medical Malpractice Trial Attorney

Launching Point; 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

Competitive salary

Job summary

Launching Point in New York City seeks an experienced Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Attorney to join its legal team. The attorney will manage a caseload from intake through trial, representing plaintiffs in complex matters and providing compassionate, effective representation.

Key responsibilities include handling all phases of casework, conducting legal research, depositions, court appearances, and strategy development.

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

Trial experience

Legal writing

Negotiation

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Admission to the New York State Bar

Job description

Launching Point in New York City seeks an experienced Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Attorney to join its legal team. The attorney will manage a caseload from intake through trial, representing plaintiffs in complex matters and providing compassionate, effective representation.

Key responsibilities include handling all phases of casework, conducting legal research, depositions, court appearances, and strategy development.