Senior Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload of approximately 100–110 plaintiff personal injury matters from intake through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, insurance carriers, and experts throughout the litigation process.
• Take and defend depositions, attend court appearances, and represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.
• Develop litigation strategy and work collaboratively with colleagues and support staff to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Stay current on New York personal injury law and litigation trends.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active New York Bar admission in good standing.
• 5–10 years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience with a strong focus on New York matters.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a high-volume caseload from intake through resolution.
• Strong litigation skills, including drafting legal documents, conducting depositions, negotiating settlements, and appearing in court.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a collaborative, results-driven environment.