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Location: New York, NY | Schedule: Full-time, on-site | Compensation: $110,000-$160,000 depending on experience, plus bonus and benefits; 40% of the settlement on originated cases

Overview

A litigation-focused law firm is seeking a Personal Injury & Litigation Attorney to represent plaintiffs in complex matters spanning medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, personal injury, wrongful death, and employment law. This role is central to advocating for injured and wronged individuals and driving successful case outcomes from intake through trial.

What you'll do

• Represent plaintiffs in complex litigation matters involving medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, personal injury, wrongful death, and employment law claims
• Manage all phases of litigation from case intake through trial, including investigations, pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiations, and courtroom appearances
• Conduct detailed case evaluations, analyze medical records, and collaborate with medical experts to develop liability and damages strategies
• Advocate for victims of medical negligence, nursing home abuse and neglect, workplace discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wage and hour violations, and wrongful termination
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, discovery motions, and appellate briefs before state and federal courts
• Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, treating physicians, expert witnesses, and corporate representatives
• Negotiate favorable settlements and resolutions through mediation, arbitration, and direct settlement discussions
• Maintain strong client relationships by providing strategic legal counsel and regular case updates throughout the litigation process
• Collaborate with healthcare, economic, vocational, and liability experts to build compelling cases and maximize client recoveries
• Prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation, exhibit management, jury selection, and trial advocacy
• Stay current on developments in personal injury, medical malpractice, employment law, and civil litigation to ensure effective representation and legal compliance

Required qualifications

• Experience handling medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and negligence, catastrophic personal injury, and wrongful death matters
• Experience with employment litigation, including workplace discrimination and harassment, retaliation and whistleblower claims, and wage and hour violations
• Strong background in civil litigation and trial advocacy
• Skilled in settlement negotiation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
• Ability to draft and argue dispositive motions, discovery motions, and appellate briefs before state and federal courts
• Experience taking and defending depositions of parties, fact witnesses, treating physicians, expert witnesses, and corporate representatives

Compensation and benefits

• Salary between $110,000 and $160,000, depending on experience
• Bonus and benefits included
• 40% of the settlement earned on any case(s) originated by the attorney that are settled

Why this role

This role offers the opportunity to advocate directly for plaintiffs across a broad range of high-stakes practice areas, with compensation that includes a base salary, bonus, benefits, and a 40% settlement share on originated cases.