Senior Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney
1 month ago
New York
Job Description Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity • Step into a high-impact attorney role with a well-established New York City plaintiff personal injury team known for representing injured individuals across the metro area., • Take the next step in your career by mentoring junior attorneys, guiding support staff, and growing your leadership responsibilities in a collaborative litigation environment., • Work on meaningful and often complex personal injury matters involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, medical negligence, product liability, wrongful death, and related claims., • Gain a stronger voice in case strategy, workflow management, litigation preparation, and team development., • Join a firm that values professionalism, client service, mentorship, and high-quality legal work. Location: This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in downtown Manhattan, ideal for attorneys who want to be at the center of New York City's active plaintiff personal injury litigation market. Note: Candidates must have an active New York law license and 3+ years of New York plaintiff-side personal injury experience. About Us We are a respected New York City personal injury litigation team representing individuals throughout the NYC metro area. Our work is client-focused, fast-paced, and team-driven, with a strong emphasis on preparation, communication, mentorship, and achieving strong outcomes through settlement or trial. Confidential Employer. Job Description • Manage and mentor junior attorneys and support staff through all phases of personal injury litigation and case management., • Oversee a high-volume plaintiff-side personal injury caseload while ensuring matters are handled efficiently, strategically, and professionally., • Guide case strategy, workflow, delegation, litigation deadlines, and attorney development within the team., • Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery responses, deposition materials, court documents, and trial preparation materials., • Conduct legal research and support litigation strategy across a range of personal injury matters., • Communicate professionally with clients, colleagues, staff, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other parties involved in each case., • Help maintain strong client relationships by ensuring clients are informed, supported, and well represented throughout the litigation process., • Lead by example in a fast-paced litigation environment while promoting accountability, organization, and strong professional standards. Qualifications • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school required., • Active license to practice law in New York required., • 3+ years of New York plaintiff-side personal injury experience required., • Experience managing a personal injury caseload from inception through litigation, settlement, and trial preparation., • Ability to mentor junior attorneys and work effectively with support staff., • Strong legal writing, research, communication, delegation, and case management skills., • Ability to prioritize deadlines, manage workflow, and lead effectively in a high-volume litigation environment., • Proficiency with Microsoft Office required., • Experience with case management systems preferred., • Filevine experience is a plus., • Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship. Why You Will Love Working Here • You will have the opportunity to move beyond case handling and into meaningful mentorship and leadership., • You will work with an experienced, collaborative personal injury team that values strong advocacy and professional growth., • You will handle important plaintiff-side cases that make a real difference for injured individuals and families., • You will be trusted with responsibility, visibility, and the opportunity to help shape team performance., • You will have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and professional development opportunities. JPC-1146 Benefits: • Dental insurance, • Paid time off, • Retirement plan, • Vision insurance