Personal Injury Litigation Attorney – Nursing Home
$175,000–$185,000 year
On-siteUniondale, New York, United States
Job Summary
Manage plaintiff-side nursing home negligence and elder abuse cases from inception through resolution, investigating claims involving falls, pressure injuries, fractures, and medication errors. Draft and review complaints, pleadings, discovery demands, motions, and other litigation documents while conducting and defending depositions of clients, defendants, and healthcare providers. Analyze nursing home charts, hospital records, and policies to evaluate liability, causation, and damages in collaboration with medical and nursing experts. Develop case strategy, conduct legal research, prepare substantive motions, and attend court conferences, hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences. Negotiate settlements with defense counsel and insurance representatives, assist with trial preparation, and maintain regular communication with clients and their families. Full-time, in-office role in Uniondale, NY.
Required Qualifications
- Admission to the New York State Bar and in good standing
- 2+ years of personal injury law experience
- Plaintiff-side litigation experience
- Familiarity with New York civil litigation practice and procedure
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Deposition experience
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Nursing home negligence, elder abuse, medical malpractice, or complex personal injury experience
- Bilingual English/Spanish
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