Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Managing Attorney

Pay: $185,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Step into a high-impact leadership role where you'll help shape the success of a growing personal injury practice.
• Lead and mentor a dedicated legal support team while driving meaningful results for injured clients.
• Take ownership of pre-litigation strategy, settlement negotiations, and department performance.
• Work directly with firm leadership and have a real voice in improving processes and outcomes.
• Advance your career in an established, results-driven law firm that values initiative, collaboration, and strong leadership.

Location

New York, NY (Manhattan) — Full-Time, On-Site. Join our collaborative Manhattan office and enjoy the opportunity to work closely with attorneys, case managers, and leadership in a dynamic legal environment.

Note

Candidates must be admitted to the New York State Bar, have 5+ years of New York plaintiff-side personal injury experience, and have prior experience supervising paralegals, case managers, or attorneys within a personal injury law firm.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are an established New York personal injury law firm dedicated to helping accident victims receive the compensation and representation they deserve. Our team combines experienced legal advocacy, efficient case management, and a client-first approach to achieve meaningful results. We believe great leadership creates stronger teams, better processes, and outstanding client experiences.

Job Description

• Lead our pre-litigation department, supervising and mentoring a team of case managers and paralegals.
• Oversee personal injury claims from initial intake through settlement or transfer to litigation.
• Evaluate liability, damages, insurance coverage, and settlement opportunities in motor vehicle and premises liability cases.
• Negotiate bodily injury settlements directly with insurance carriers and adjusters.
• Oversee New York No-Fault claims, medical documentation, settlement demands, and lien resolution.
• Monitor case deadlines, workflow efficiency, settlement performance, and department productivity.
• Train and develop team members while improving case management processes and overall results.
• Collaborate with litigation attorneys and firm leadership to ensure seamless case transitions and exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• Active New York State Bar admission in good standing.
• 5+ years of New York plaintiff-side personal injury experience.
• Previous experience supervising paralegals, case managers, or attorneys in a personal injury law firm.
• Strong knowledge of New York No-Fault insurance, bodily injury claims, and personal injury settlement negotiations.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload while overseeing team performance and deadlines.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing a pre-litigation department or using Litify is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, influence important decisions, and make a meaningful impact on both our clients and our firm's success. We offer an engaging, collaborative professional environment where your leadership is valued and your ideas can help drive continued improvement.

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Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance