Associate / Attorney - Personal Injury

Job Description

Junior Personal Injury Associate - Port Washington, NY – $155k Base + Bonus

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Location/Schedule: Port Washington, Long Island – In office five days per week

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Base Salary: Approximately $155,000, plus a discretionary annual performance bonus

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Practice: Plaintiff-Side Personal Injury Litigation

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What stands out about this opportunity:

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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.

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Dedicated Paralegal Support – Every attorney works with an assigned paralegal, supported by dedicated pre-litigation, medical-records, reception, file-room and floating-paralegal teams.

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Hands-On Trial Development – Prepare cases for trial, second-seat experienced trial attorneys and receive practical training designed to build your courtroom experience.

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Early Case Ownership – Manage plaintiff personal injury matters through litigation while handling depositions, court appearances, negotiations and direct client communication.

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Long-Term Career Progression – Join one of New York’s fastest-growing personal injury firms, offering structured development and a genuine partnership track.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

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• Manage plaintiff personal injury cases through litigation and resolution.
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• Meet and communicate regularly with clients.
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• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery demands and responses.
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• Conduct and defend depositions.
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• Attend court appearances, hearings, mediations and settlement conferences.
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• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel and insurance carriers.
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• Prepare cases for trial and second-seat experienced trial attorneys.
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• Attend regular file reviews and case-valuation meetings.
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• Work closely with an assigned paralegal and the firm’s support departments.
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• Handle automobile accident, trip-and-fall, premises-liability, Labor Law, nursing-home negligence and occasional medical-malpractice matters.
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• Appear primarily in Nassau County and the New York City boroughs, with occasional appearances in Suffolk and Westchester Counties.
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Core Requirements:

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• Active New York Bar admission in good standing.
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• Approximately one to two years of legal or litigation experience.
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• Genuine interest in plaintiff-side personal injury litigation.
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• Strong legal research and drafting skills.
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• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
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• Strong organisation and case-management skills.
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• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
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• Willingness to develop deposition, negotiation and trial skills.
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• Stable employment history and an interest in making a long-term move.
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• Ability to work from the Port Washington office five days per week.
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• Previous plaintiff personal injury experience is preferred but not essential.
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Compensation and Benefits:

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• Expected base salary of approximately $155,000.
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• Discretionary annual performance bonus.
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• Dedicated paralegal and comprehensive administrative support.
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• Reduced initial caseload to support onboarding and development.
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• Trial training and second-seat opportunities.
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• Long-term career development and partnership-track potential.
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• Paid time off and paid holidays.
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• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
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• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
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• Group and optional life insurance.
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• 401(k) with company matching.
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• Bereavement and hospital leave.
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If you are a junior New York attorney looking to build a long-term career in plaintiff personal injury litigation, with genuine case ownership, trial training and extensive support, let’s have a confidential conversation.

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