Personal Injury Litigation Attorney - Nursing Home
20 hours ago
Uniondale
Job Description Pay: $175,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity • Make a meaningful impact by advocating for elderly and vulnerable clients who have suffered harm from negligent nursing home care., • Take ownership of plaintiff-side personal injury cases and play a key role throughout the litigation process., • Work on complex cases involving serious injuries, medical records, liability, causation, and damages., • Build valuable experience in nursing home negligence and elder abuse litigation with training and support provided., • Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and medical and nursing experts to develop strong cases., • Join a team where compassionate client advocacy and high-quality legal work go hand in hand. Location: Uniondale, NY — This is a full-time, in-office opportunity for an attorney who enjoys being closely connected to their team, cases, and clients. Note: New York Bar admission and 2+ years of personal injury law experience are required. Training will be provided in nursing home litigation, making this a strong opportunity for an attorney with a solid personal injury foundation who is ready to deepen their expertise. About Us We are a plaintiff-focused litigation team dedicated to helping individuals and families pursue justice when negligence causes serious harm. Our work is highly client-focused, and we are committed to strong advocacy, thoughtful case strategy, and compassionate representation.Confidential Employer. Job Description • Manage plaintiff-side nursing home negligence and elder abuse cases from inception through resolution., • Investigate claims involving falls, pressure injuries, fractures, infections, medication errors, malnutrition, dehydration, elopement, inadequate supervision, and other failures of care., • Draft and review complaints, pleadings, discovery demands and responses, motions, affirmations, and other litigation documents., • Conduct and defend depositions of clients, defendants, nursing home personnel, healthcare providers, and other witnesses., • Review and analyze nursing home charts, hospital records, medical records, policies, procedures, and other evidence., • Work with medical, nursing, and other experts to evaluate liability, causation, and damages., • Develop case strategy and identify important liability and damages issues., • Conduct legal research and prepare substantive motions and oppositions., • Attend court conferences, hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and other proceedings., • Negotiate settlements with defense counsel and insurance representatives., • Assist with trial preparation, including witnesses, experts, exhibits, medical evidence, and motions., • Maintain regular communication with clients and their families throughout the litigation process., • Work closely with paralegals and other members of the litigation team to keep cases organized and moving forward. Qualifications • Admission to the New York State Bar and in good standing., • 2+ years of personal injury law experience., • Plaintiff-side litigation experience strongly preferred., • Nursing home negligence, elder abuse, medical malpractice, or complex personal injury experience is a plus., • Familiarity with New York civil litigation practice and procedure., • Strong legal research and writing skills., • Deposition experience preferred., • Ability to analyze medical records and understand complex liability and damages issues., • Strong case-management, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills., • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a litigation team., • Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Why You Will Love Working Here This is an opportunity to do work that matters while building your career as a litigator. You will handle substantive cases, work alongside a collaborative legal team, receive training in nursing home litigation, and advocate directly for clients and families facing difficult circumstances. If you are a driven personal injury attorney who wants meaningful work and the opportunity to take ownership of cases, this role offers an excellent platform for continued growth. JPC-1802 Benefits: • Dental insurance, • Paid time off, • Retirement plan, • Vision insurance