Personal Injury / Medical Malpractice Attorney

Woodbury, Long Island, NY | Salary: $125,000+ (Commensurate with Experience)

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Legal Career?

Are you an attorney looking for an opportunity to expand your experience, take on meaningful responsibility, and build a rewarding career?

We are seeking a motivated, ambitious attorney with 2–4 years of legal experience to join our team in Woodbury, Long Island.

This is an opportunity to do more than manage a caseload. You will have meaningful involvement in sophisticated personal injury and medical malpractice matters, working directly with experienced attorneys, partners, and experts. You will participate in developing case strategies, evaluating claims, interacting with clients, taking depositions, and preparing for and participating in trials.

Whether your background is in plaintiff's litigation, defense work, or in-house counsel, this position offers an opportunity to apply your existing legal experience while developing new skills and taking on increasing responsibility.

We are looking for someone who is analytical, confident, enthusiastic, and committed to achieving excellent results for clients. The ideal candidate takes ownership of their work, demonstrates initiative, and is interested in continuing to develop professionally as a well-rounded attorney.

The Opportunity

You will become an integral member of a collaborative legal team handling personal injury and medical malpractice matters from initial case evaluation through resolution and trial.

With the support of experienced partners, attorneys, and capable support staff, you will have the opportunity to strengthen your legal and litigation skills, assume increasing responsibility, and grow professionally.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Evaluating potential personal injury and medical malpractice cases in collaboration with partners and experts, and developing effective case theories and strategies.
• Managing and advancing cases efficiently while identifying opportunities to maximize case value.
• Taking and defending depositions of plaintiffs, defendants, non-party witnesses, and other third parties.
• Drafting and reviewing pleadings, motions, discovery demands and responses, expert exchanges, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Preparing for and participating in trials.
• Working directly with clients and providing exceptional personal attention and service.
• Collaborating with partners, attorneys, experts, and support staff to move cases forward effectively.
• Developing professional relationships and building a strong reputation within the legal community.
• Assuming increasing responsibility and independence as your experience and capabilities develop.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking an optimistic, self-motivated attorney who takes pride in their work, demonstrates initiative, exercises sound judgment, and thrives in a fast-paced professional environment.

Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of legal experience.
• Experience in personal injury and/or medical malpractice law is preferred.
• Experience representing defendants in personal injury and/or medical malpractice matters is particularly desirable.
• Experience as in-house counsel or general counsel is also desirable.
• Admission to the New York State Bar and in good standing.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Genuine interest in developing litigation and trial skills and taking an active role in handling cases.

Admission to the New York federal courts is preferred.

Attorneys currently practicing on the defense side, attorneys with in-house or general counsel experience, and former Assistant District Attorneys are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a job; it is an opportunity to build a career.

We offer an environment where talented attorneys can develop their expertise, take ownership of meaningful matters, work closely with experienced legal professionals, and build a strong professional reputation.

You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced attorneys, develop your legal and litigation skills, and assume increasing responsibility as you grow with the firm.

For the right candidate, this position offers a meaningful opportunity for professional development and a long-term future with the firm.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $125,000 + annually, commensurate with experience.

Our benefits package includes:

• Health Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

If you are ready to take the next step in your legal career, expand your experience, and become part of a collaborative legal team, we would like to hear from you.

Please send resume and cover letter to: rabel@sskblaw.com