Role: Personal Injury Associate Attorney
Location: New York, NY
Schedule: Hybrid - 3 days in office/2 days remote
Salary: $140,000 - $185,000
Job Description: Our client, a successful & growing law firm, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Personal Injury Attorney to join the dynamic legal team in New York City. The ideal candidate will have 2-8 years of experience in personal injury law and a strong passion for advocating on behalf of clients who have suffered injuries due to the negligence of others.
Responsibilities:
- Draft Motions & the responses to them.
- Attend conferences
- Conduct thorough legal research and prepare legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
- Draft & Review Discovery Responses
- Prepare and present cases in court as necessary (virtual and in person), including drafting trial briefs and delivering opening and closing statements.
- Collaborate with medical experts, investigators, and other professionals to strengthen case arguments.
Requirements:
- 2 to 8 years of personal injury experience (preferably plaintiffs, but not required)
- Trial experience preferred but not required
- Active license to practice law in New York State.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Good writing skills