Personal Injury Lawyer
18 days ago
New York
Job DescriptionOur firm is growing, and we’re looking for an empathic, experienced personal injury attorney to help our clients find justice and compensation for their injuries. You’ll handle the case file from start to finish with support from our team of highly skilled legal professionals. You should have excellent credentials, a minimum of 3 years of successful personal injury litigation along with trial case experience, and an authentic passion for helping people. If this sounds like you, apply today!Compensation: $175,000 - $225,000 yearly Responsibilities: • Gather insurance policies, medical expenses, medical records, and other evidence relevant to the case and conduct legal research on case law and premises liability, • Maintain updated status documentation of all case files in the case management system, • Oversee personal injury case files from beginning to end, • Arrange suitable agreements and settle on the clients’ behalf when appropriate, • Supervise and delegate tasks to the team of legal assistants, personal injury paralegals, case managers, litigation paralegals, and legal secretary, • Independently manage a full personal injury caseload from intake to resolution, including depositions, motions, trials, hearings, negotiations, and settlement closings., • Apply the Keenan “Edge” system: submit cases for expert agility review, focus group testing, and strategic refinement., • Collaborate with experts and support staff to build compelling, high-value arguments for injury, accident, labor law, premises liability, etc., • Provide exceptional client care with clear, regular communication., • Lead negotiations and leverage trial preparation to extract maximum value.Qualifications:, • A bachelor’s degree and a J.D. degree is required, • 3 years of experience in personal injury litigation or trial experience in medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, or civil litigation practice areas is needed, • A good understanding of personal injury law/ tort law, medical terminology, wrongful death, civil and family law, and medical malpractice is desired, • Proficiency in computers is vital, • Superb drafting, research, negotiation, and communication skills are preferred, • Juris Doctor and active NY State Bar admission., • Minimum 5 years’ experience representing plaintiffs in substantial personal injury litigation., • Strong organizational, multitasking, and tech-savvy; proficiency with case management systems and legal research tools., • Exceptional communication—oral, written, and negotiation., • High-initiative, success-driven mindset with a passion for applying expert-anchored strategies to increase damages.About Company At Cohen & Cohen Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C., an esteemed PI law firm, you will be part of a culture that is deeply committed to navigating the complex landscape of personal injury law to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients. We are excited to review your application. Benefits at Cohen & Cohen Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C.: Our firm recognizes the hard work and dedication of our team with a competitive compensation package specifically designed for immigration law professionals: • Competitive salary., • Profit-sharing on your caseload settlements., • Health insurance., • Free on-site parking in Forest Hills.