Paralegal

Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney

Industry: Injury law firm

Position: Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney

Type: Full-time permanent

Number of openings: 1

Salary: $130k-$200k

This is a direct hire opportunity. The selected candidate will be employed directly by our client. All compensation and benefits, including but not limited to medical insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other perks, will be provided by the client in accordance with their internal policies and subject to applicable laws and eligibility requirements.

Location: New York, NY

Schedule: Fully on-site; some flexibility for a hybrid arrangement

Experience: 1+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience

Compensation: Open / highly competitive; flexible for the right candidate

Benefits: Benefits included

Position Overview

The firm is seeking a Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney with at least one year of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have exposure to personal injury litigation and be interested in developing strong litigation and trial skills.

The attorney will work directly with the firm's partners on active matters while also taking ownership of their own files. Partners are actively involved in the practice and are available to provide guidance, mentorship, and hands-on training.

The firm handles a variety of plaintiff personal injury matters, including:

• Construction and labor law claims
• Workplace and worksite injuries
• Motor vehicle accidents
• Premises liability
• Serious personal injury matters
• Complex construction-related injury cases

The firm's construction and labor practice is particularly strong, including high-end construction/labor law matters. Auto cases are also a significant component of the practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage and work on plaintiff personal injury files from inception through resolution
• Assist with and prepare matters for trial
• Conduct discovery, depositions, motion practice, and case preparation
• Work directly with partners and senior attorneys on complex matters
• Independently manage assigned files while receiving guidance from experienced attorneys
• Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions and trial
• Analyze liability, damages, medical records, and case strategy
• Participate in negotiations and settlement discussions
• Assist with active trials and develop courtroom experience
• Maintain organized and timely case files
• Take increasing ownership of matters as experience develops

Ideal Candidate

• At least 1 year of plaintiff personal injury experience
• Experience with personal injury litigation, preferably involving construction/labor law, auto, premises liability, or workplace injuries
• Trial experience or meaningful exposure to trial preparation is strongly preferred
• Strong interest in developing as a litigator
• Comfortable managing a busy caseload
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organized, motivated, and able to work independently
• Willingness to work closely with partners and learn from experienced trial attorneys