Personal Injury Defense Attorney

Title: Personal Injury Defense Attorney

Location: New York, NY 10120

Practice Area: Personal Injury Defense/ Medical Malpractice Defense /Construction Liability / Construction Defect

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

About the Firm:

A highly regarded New York litigation firm is seeking a Personal Injury Defense Attorney to join its established litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants meaningful courtroom exposure, hands-on litigation experience, and the opportunity to develop into a strong trial lawyer.

The practice is primarily focused on Medical Malpractice Defense (approximately 80%) and Construction Liability (approximately 20%), with opportunities to handle a broad range of personal injury defense matters.

The firm has a long-standing reputation for excellence in defense litigation and has been recognized as a Tier 1 Medical Malpractice Law Firm by U.S. News since 2017.

Key Responsibilities:

• Defend personal injury and professional liability matters from inception through resolution
• Handle a significant volume of medical malpractice defense matters
• Work on construction liability and construction defect cases
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Participate in court appearances, hearings, motions, and trial preparation
• Develop litigation strategies and work directly with clients, experts, and opposing counsel
• Gain substantial hands-on courtroom and trial experience.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active New York Bar membership in good standing.
• 1+ years of legal experience; candidates coming directly out of law school may be considered.
• Personal injury experience preferred.
• Experience with medical malpractice, construction liability, or civil defense litigation is a plus.
• Strong courtroom, writing, analytical, and communication skills.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $150,000–$220,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance – 100% employer-paid coverage for employees and family.
• 3 weeks of PTO to start, with flexibility based on meeting billable requirements.
• 401(k) plan – no employer match.
• Long-term, stable work environment with significant attorney autonomy
• Hybrid work mode

Interview Process:

• 1st Zoom Interview
• 2nd In-Person Interview

Interested in building your courtroom and litigation experience with a highly respected New York defense practice? Apply today to learn more.