Associate Personal Injury Attorney

Personal Injury / Labor Law Attorney
Location: New York (Garden City, NYC, Brooklyn, or Queens)
Schedule: Full-Time
Salary: $175-250k

A growing plaintiff-side personal injury law firm with multiple offices across New York is seeking an experienced Personal Injury / Labor Law Attorney admitted in New York. This role offers the opportunity to manage your own caseload, collaborate with experienced partners, and contribute to a team-focused litigation practice with strong long-term growth potential.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in plaintiff personal injury litigation , excellent writing and organizational skills, and the ability to manage cases from intake through trial.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of plaintiff personal injury matters from inception through resolution

• Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery, bills of particulars, correspondence, and appellate briefs

• Conduct court appearances and participate in hearings and trials as required

• Maintain consistent communication with clients and build strong client relationships

• Utilize the firm’s case management system and adhere to established firm protocols

• Supervise and collaborate with paralegals and support staff

• Assist partners with litigation strategy and case preparation as needed

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in the State of New York

• Admission to the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York is required

• New Jersey admission is a plus

• Minimum 5 years of plaintiff personal injury experience

• Experience drafting litigation documents, including motions, discovery, and appellate briefs

• Strong academic credentials and exceptional legal writing ability

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

• Experience supervising or mentoring paralegal staff preferred

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly adapt to case management systems

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• 18 days of PTO , with an additional 5 days after three years of employment

• Medical insurance (Anthem): 70% employer-paid for individual coverage

• Dental and vision insurance fully paid by the employer

• Discretionary 401(k) matching

• Opportunities for long-term career growth and advancement