Junior Personal Injury Associate

Location/Schedule: Port Washington, Long Island – In office five days per week. Base Salary: Approximately $155,000, plus a discretionary annual performance bonus. Practice: Plaintiff-Side Personal Injury Litigation. What stands out about this opportunity: Reduced Initial Caseload – Begin with fewer than 50 cases, allowing you to learn the firm’s processes and develop your litigation skills before your caseload gradually increases. Dedicated Paralegal Support – Every attorney works with an assigned paralegal, supported by dedicated pre-litigation, medical-records, reception, file-room and floating-paralegal teams. Hands-On Trial Development – Prepare cases for trial, second-seat experienced trial attorney and receive practical training designed to build your courtroom experience. Early Case Ownership – Manage plaintiff personal injury matters through litigation while handling depositions, court appearances, negotiations and direct client communication. Long-Term Career Progression – Join one of New York’s fastest-growing personal injury firms offering structured development and a genuine partnership track. Duties and Responsibilities: Manage plaintiff personal injury cases through litigation and resolution. Meet and communicate regularly with clients. Draft pleadings, motions, discovery demands and responses. Conduct and defend depositions. Attend court appearances, hearings, mediations and settlement conferences. Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel and insurance carriers. Prepare cases for trial and second-seat experienced trial attorney. Attend regular file reviews and case-valuation meetings. Work closely with an assigned paralegal and the firm’s support staff. Handle automobile accident, trip-and-fall, premises-liability, Labor Law, New York State negligence and occasional medical-malpractice matters. Practice primarily in Nassau County and the New York City boroughs, with occasional appearances in Suffolk and Westchester Counties.