Personal Injury Litigation Attorney - Nursing Home

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Orion Placement