Personal Injury Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a well-established New York City plaintiff personal injury team with a strong reputation and decades of experience representing injured individuals.
• Get hands-on mentorship from experienced PI attorneys while building real litigation skills in a busy, supportive environment.
• Work on meaningful cases involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, medical negligence, product liability, wrongful death, and other personal injury matters.
• Take on real responsibility early, including client contact, case strategy, legal research, pleadings, depositions, court appearances, and trial preparation.
• Enjoy a collaborative, team-oriented culture with strong benefits, professional development, and long-term growth potential.

Location: This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in downtown Manhattan, offering the energy, pace, and professional opportunity of a premier New York City legal market.

Note: Candidates must have an active New York law license and 1+ years of New York plaintiff-side personal injury experience.

About Us

We are a respected New York City personal injury litigation team representing individuals throughout the NYC metro area. Our work is client-focused, fast-paced, and meaningful, with a strong emphasis on preparation, communication, and achieving the best possible outcomes through settlement or trial. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Work closely with experienced attorneys to guide personal injury clients through the life of the case, from intake and investigation through litigation, settlement, and trial preparation.
• Manage a busy plaintiff-side personal injury caseload while staying organized, responsive, and proactive.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery responses, court documents, deposition materials, and trial preparation materials.
• Conduct legal research and support case strategy across a variety of personal injury matters.
• Communicate professionally with clients, colleagues, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other parties involved in each case.
• Help maintain strong client relationships by keeping clients informed, supported, and confident throughout the litigation process.
• Prioritize deadlines, court appearances, document preparation, and case needs in a fast-paced litigation environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school required.
• Active license to practice law in New York required.
• 1+ years of New York plaintiff-side personal injury experience required.
• Experience with motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, medical negligence, product liability, wrongful death, or related injury matters preferred.
• Strong legal writing, research, communication, and case management skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize work, and handle a high-volume litigation caseload.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required.
• Experience with case management systems preferred.
• Filevine experience is a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will work directly with experienced personal injury attorneys who are invested in your development.
• You will gain practical, hands-on litigation experience instead of being siloed into narrow tasks.
• You will be part of a friendly, professional, collaborative team that values strong client service and high-quality legal work.
• You will handle meaningful plaintiff-side cases that make a real impact for injured individuals and families.
• You will have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance