Senior Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney

Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Step into a high-impact attorney role with a well-established New York City plaintiff personal injury team known for representing injured individuals across the metro area.
• Take the next step in your career by mentoring junior attorneys, guiding support staff, and growing your leadership responsibilities in a collaborative litigation environment.
• Work on meaningful and often complex personal injury matters involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, medical negligence, product liability, wrongful death, and related claims.
• Gain a stronger voice in case strategy, workflow management, litigation preparation, and team development.
• Join a firm that values professionalism, client service, mentorship, and high-quality legal work.

Location: This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in downtown Manhattan, ideal for attorneys who want to be at the center of New York City’s active plaintiff personal injury litigation market.

Note: Candidates must have an active New York law license and 3+ 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 team-driven, with a strong emphasis on preparation, communication, mentorship, and achieving strong outcomes through settlement or trial. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage and mentor junior attorneys and support staff through all phases of personal injury litigation and case management.
• Oversee a high-volume plaintiff-side personal injury caseload while ensuring matters are handled efficiently, strategically, and professionally.
• Guide case strategy, workflow, delegation, litigation deadlines, and attorney development within the team.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery responses, deposition materials, court documents, and trial preparation materials.
• Conduct legal research and support litigation strategy across a range of personal injury matters.
• Communicate professionally with clients, colleagues, staff, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other parties involved in each case.
• Help maintain strong client relationships by ensuring clients are informed, supported, and well represented throughout the litigation process.
• Lead by example in a fast-paced litigation environment while promoting accountability, organization, and strong professional standards.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school required.
• Active license to practice law in New York required.
• 3+ years of New York plaintiff-side personal injury experience required.
• Experience managing a personal injury caseload from inception through litigation, settlement, and trial preparation.
• Ability to mentor junior attorneys and work effectively with support staff.
• Strong legal writing, research, communication, delegation, and case management skills.
• Ability to prioritize deadlines, manage workflow, and lead effectively in a high-volume litigation environment.
• 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 have the opportunity to move beyond case handling and into meaningful mentorship and leadership.
• You will work with an experienced, collaborative personal injury team that values strong advocacy and professional growth.
• You will handle important plaintiff-side cases that make a real difference for injured individuals and families.
• You will be trusted with responsibility, visibility, and the opportunity to help shape team performance.
• 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
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance