Senior Litigation Associate

Senior Litigation Associate - New York, NY - ONSITE A prominent New York plaintiff-side personal injury firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Associate to independently manage a caseload from its Manhattan office. This position is ideal for an attorney who is ready to own case strategy, valuation, settlement negotiations, and litigation outcomes while supervising the support staff assigned to their matters. The associate will handle motor vehicle, premises liability, and New York Labor Law construction cases from suit through trial preparation. Responsibilities Independently manage a docket of motor vehicle, premises liability, and Labor Law matters Develop litigation strategy and move cases efficiently toward resolution Handle claims involving Labor Law §§ 200, 240(1), and 241(6) Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts Appear regularly in New York State Supreme Court and argue motions Draft and oppose summary judgment motions involving Labor Law liability and the serious injury threshold Evaluate case value, prepare settlement demands, and negotiate directly with carriers and defense counsel Represent clients at mediations and settlement conferences Retain and coordinate with medical, engineering, and construction safety experts Maintain trial-ready files and support matters proceeding to trial Supervise paralegals, delegate assignments, and review work product Conduct regular file reviews to ensure cases remain on track Ideal Background J.D. and active New York State Bar admission 5-7 years of New York personal injury litigation experience Experience independently managing a litigation caseload Strong record of negotiating and closing bodily injury settlements Extensive deposition and New York State Supreme Court experience Strong knowledge of the CPLR, New York Labor Law, motor vehicle, and premises liability matters Plaintiff-side experience is strongly preferred Experience supervising paralegals or case managers is a plus Familiarity with Litify or another Salesforce-based platform is helpful Compensation and Schedule Base salary: Competitive base salary; depending on overall experience Location: Manhattan Schedule: 5x onsite required #J-18808-Ljbffr Taylor Root