Associate Attorney - Personal Injury

Associate Attorney - Personal Injury New York, NY | On-SiteEqualAccess (on behalf of a confidential client)Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.The RoleThis search is for a full-time litigation associate attorney joining a small, growing personal injury plaintiff's practice in downtown Manhattan. The firm is founder-led, with a lean team: the owner, an experienced attorney who handles casework, training, and work review, and a full-time paralegal. The practice is building steadily, and they need someone who can carry real responsibility for assigned matters rather than support someone else carrying it.The person stepping into this role will work directly with the owner and receive meaningful mentorship, but this is not a passive learning environment. Files move, deadlines are real, and clients expect a consistent point of contact. If you want to develop genuine litigation and trial skills inside a practice where your work is visible and your judgment is trusted, this is a good fit.This is not a large-firm associate role. There is no sprawling team to absorb the work, and there is no buffer between you and the client.What This Role Is, and Is NotThis role is:A case-ownership position, moving personal injury matters from investigation through resolution and, where warranted, trialA place to develop deposition, negotiation, and trial skills with responsibility matched to your experienceA small-office environment where you will have direct access to the firm's owner and a supporting attorney who is invested in your developmentAn opportunity to see how a practice is built, including how referral relationships are developed and maintainedThis role is NOT:A document review or support position where someone else drives the casesA remote or hybrid arrangement, the team works together in the officeA fit for someone who needs heavy structure and close supervision to manage a caseloadA large firm with formal training programs, rotations, or institutional infrastructureRequired Experience & TraitsActive New York State Bar admission in good standing, requiredMinimum of three years of litigation experience; plaintiff-side personal injury is a plus, and defense-side candidates will be consideredStrong legal writing across pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement demandsComfortable managing client relationships directly, with patience and professionalism, including clients who are injured, stressed, and unfamiliar with the legal processOrganized, deadline-driven, and proactive about surfacing issues before they become problemsSound judgment and the ability to manage matters independently while staying aligned with a small teamGenuinely interested in building trial experience and growing with the practice over timeKey ResponsibilitiesCase ManagementManage assigned personal injury matters from investigation through resolution, keeping files organized, deadlines tracked, and issues flagged earlyServe as the primary, consistent point of contact for clients throughout their mattersLitigation & DraftingDraft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and settlement demandsTake and defend depositions and prepare cases for mediation and trialNegotiation & ResolutionNegotiate directly with insurance carriers toward resolutionPrepare and present cases for mediation, and handle trial preparation as matters warrantFirm & Practice DevelopmentWork closely with the owner, supporting attorney, and paralegal as an integrated part of a small teamParticipate in referral relationships and gain firsthand exposure to how a plaintiff's practice is built and sustainedCompensationBase salary of $120,000 to $150,000, commensurate with experienceBonus structured as a percentage of attorney fees generated15 days of PTO, plus firm closure between Christmas and New Year'sWhy EqualAccessEqualAccess partners with best-in-class organizations and supports candidates beyond placement. xhyhwjd Every candidate we place receives 3 months of post-hire coaching and career support, ensuring long-term success and growth.