Personal Injury Attorney - NYC

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $100,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a powerhouse plaintiff-side firm with over $500 million awarded in verdicts and settlements
• Work where the action is — this firm goes to trial more than competitors and carries more verdicts than any other firm in the state
• Be part of a high-profile, fast-paced legal team that genuinely fights for clients, not just settles
• Bonus potential and commission opportunities as you grow with the firm
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), HSA, PTO, and a referral program
• Real courtroom experience — this is not a settlement mill

Location: This role is based in New York City and is fully on-site — ideal for an attorney who thrives in a collaborative, high-energy environment.

Note: Candidates must have 5+ years of plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience and be licensed to practice law in New York State. There is no flexibility on these requirements.

About Us

We are a well-established New York law firm with nearly 30 years of experience fighting tirelessly for clients injured through no fault of their own. Our team handles complex cases involving slip and fall, construction accidents, and motor vehicle collisions — and we see them through to verdict. We are proud to go to trial more than our peers and to have built a record of results that speaks for itself. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Advise and advocate for clients on a wide range of personal injury claims, including slip and fall, construction accidents, and motor vehicle collisions
• Build and manage cases from intake through resolution — investigations, depositions, discovery, and trial
• Interview clients, witnesses, and expert witnesses to develop strong litigation strategies
• Draft and file complaints, motions, pleadings, and all related legal documents
• Represent clients at negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings
• Collaborate with a sharp internal team to move cases forward efficiently
• Stay current on evolving personal injury law and apply new developments to your practice

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required
• Active New York State bar license required
• 5+ years of plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience
• Comfort and confidence in the courtroom — trial experience strongly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic, resilience, and ability to manage a demanding caseload

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is a firm that believes in going to court — and winning. You will build real trial skills, handle serious cases with meaningful verdicts and settlements, and work alongside attorneys who are as competitive and committed as you are. The culture rewards hard work, offers real growth potential through commission opportunities, and backs you with strong administrative and legal support. If you are a plaintiff's attorney who wants a stage that matches your ambition, this is it.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance