Personal Injury Attorney

DescriptionWe are looking for a driven Personal Injury Attorney to join a plaintiff-focused practice in New York, New York. This opportunity is well suited for an early-career lawyer who wants meaningful exposure to litigation, client advocacy, and courtroom proceedings while working alongside experienced legal professionals. The role offers involvement across the full life cycle of personal injury matters, with the chance to build strong case management, writing, and negotiation skills in a collaborative setting.Responsibilities:• Oversee plaintiff personal injury files from initial case review through settlement or litigation milestones with guidance from senior attorneys.• Prepare a range of legal documents, including complaints, motion papers, discovery materials, client correspondence, and demand packages.• Perform legal research and develop written analyses to support case strategy and motion practice.• Participate in appearances before the court, status conferences, depositions, mediations, and other litigation events as appropriate to experience level.• Serve as a consistent point of contact for clients, medical offices, insurers, and opposing counsel to keep matters progressing efficiently.• Support litigation planning, settlement discussions, and trial readiness by organizing facts, evidence, and legal arguments.• Examine medical records and related documentation to evaluate damages, liability, and case development needs.• Keep case files, deadlines, and matter updates accurately recorded within the firm’s case management processes.• Work closely with attorneys and legal support staff to advance matters effectively through each stage of litigation.Requirements• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.• Admission to practice law in New York; additional bar admissions in NJ, PA, and/or FL are viewed favorably.• Up to 3 years of litigation experience, including work in plaintiff-side personal injury matters.• Demonstrated ability to draft motions, pleadings, discovery documents, and other litigation materials.• Strong legal research, written advocacy, and verbal communication skills.• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-moving legal environment.• Highly organized approach with careful attention to detail and follow-through.• Experience with SmartAdvocate and Spanish language skills are considered advantageous.Job typePerm