Description:
The Opportunity:We are seeking a highly motivated plaintiff's personal injury attorney who has a strong desire to help people and wants to grow as a litigator.
The attorney will work on significant and complex matters involving:
- Medical malpractice
- Catastrophic personal injury
- Construction accidents
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Wrongful death
- Other serious injury matters
- Case investigation and development
- Drafting pleadings and other legal documents
- Legal research and writing
- Motion practice
- Taking and defending depositions
- Working with experts and other litigation professionals
- Client communications and case strategy
- Preparing cases for mediation and settlement
- Trial preparation and, depending on experience and interest, participation in trial
This is an opportunity to work on high-value, complex cases with attorneys who are deeply committed to their clients and to achieving the best possible results.
Who we are looking for:
The ideal candidate is an attorney with strong litigation skills, excellent judgment, initiative, and a genuine commitment to helping clients.
Qualifications:
- Admission to the New York Bar required
- Personal injury or civil litigation experience preferred
- Medical malpractice experience is a plus, but not required
- Deposition and/or trial experience is preferred, but not required
- Exceptional legal writing, research, and analytical skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to take ownership of assignments and cases
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong work ethic and professional judgment
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff
- Genuine interest in plaintiff-side litigation