Senior Trial Attorney
hace 5 meses
Uniondale
Job Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney to lead and oversee a high-volume personal injury practice based in Uniondale, NY. This is a leadership role ideal for a seasoned attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys mentoring teams, and is comfortable owning both legal strategy and operational execution. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage a team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff within a personal injury practice, • Oversee case strategy from intake through resolution, ensuring high-quality legal work and client outcomes, • Handle a reduced caseload of complex or high-value matters, • Drive litigation strategy, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation, • Ensure compliance with New York legal standards, deadlines, and firm protocols, • Mentor and develop junior attorneys and legal staff, • Collaborate with leadership on process improvements, case management workflows, and performance metrics, • Maintain strong client relationships and ensure exceptional client service Qualifications • J.D. from an accredited law school, • Active New York Bar admission (required), • 7+ years of personal injury litigation experience, • Prior team leadership or management experience strongly preferred, • Proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining quality, • Strong courtroom presence and litigation skills, • Experience with case management systems and legal technology, • Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership abilities Compensation & Benefits • Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus structure, • Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision), • Paid time off and holidays, • Growth opportunity into senior leadership Why This Role This is an opportunity to step into a true leadership role, shape a growing legal team, and have a direct impact on case outcomes and firm operations. Required Location: • Uniondale, NY (or ability to work onsite as required), • Must be licensed and actively practicing in New York Required Industry/Domain: • Personal Injury (Plaintiff-side litigation), • New York civil litigation / trial law, • High-volume PI practice environment Must-Have Experience: • Active New York Bar admission (required), • 7+ years personal injury litigation experience, • Hands-on experience handling litigation from intake through trial (pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, trial prep), • Proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload, • Prior experience overseeing or leading legal staff (attorneys, paralegals, support teams) Strong Preferences: • Prior formal leadership or management experience in a law firm setting, • Strong courtroom/trial experience and presence, • Experience improving legal workflows, processes, or team performance metrics, • Experience with legal case management systems and legal tech tools, • Track record of mentoring junior attorneys or building legal teams Deal Breakers: • No New York Bar admission, • No personal injury litigation experience, • No experience handling litigation matters independently (from intake to resolution), • No leadership or supervisory exposure in a legal environment, • Primarily transactional or non-litigation legal background Score Cap Rules: • Not admitted to New York Bar: Maximum score 60, • No personal injury litigation experience: Maximum score 70, • No trial experience or courtroom exposure: Maximum score 70, • No leadership/management experience: Maximum score 75, • No high-volume caseload management experience: Maximum score 75, • No experience mentoring attorneys or legal staff: Maximum score 80, • No end-to-end litigation ownership (intake → trial/settlement): Maximum score 75, • Limited familiarity with legal tech/case management systems: Maximum score 85 #LI-DN1