Associate Attorney

The Dietrich Law Firm P.C.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

AD&D Insurance

Health Insurance Available

Vision Insurance Available

Dental Insurance Available

Paid time off

Job summary

The Dietrich Law Firm P.C., a boutique personal injury practice in Buffalo, NY, seeks an associate attorney admitted in New York to join our team. You will receive meaningful mentorship and internal training, while handling a sizable caseload from the start.

We offer a competitive compensation range of $125,000–$300,000 per year, plus a potential sign-on bonus and a robust benefits package including 401(k) with employer match, health, dental, vision, AD&D, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in New York State
• Attorney in good standing
• 4–6 years of plaintiff’s personal injury experience preferred
• Independent thinking and ambition

Responsibilities

• Manage your own sizable caseload from the start
• Maintain strong client relationships
• Stay updated on developments in personal injury law
• Legal research
• Draft pleadings and motions
• Ability to negotiate
• Prepare cases for Mediations/Arbitrations and Trials
• Conduct depositions, attend pretrial conferences and court hearings
• Contribute to a supportive, team‑oriented culture

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent thinking

Negotiation

Client relationships

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Admitted to NY State Bar

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Associate Attorney

The Dietrich Law Firm P.C., a dynamic and rapidly expanding boutique serious plaintiff’s personal injury law firm in Buffalo, NY is looking to add an associate attorney to our team. Our firm has been ranked as one of the Best Places to Work for 2025 and 2026 by the Buffalo Business First, a recognition-based on employee feedback in key engagement areas such as communication, leadership, and team dynamics. We are seeking an outstanding, New York State admitted attorney to help us maintain our gold standard of providing the highest level of service to our clients. You will receive meaningful mentorship and internal training programs.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in New York State
• Attorney in good standing
• 4-6 years with plaintiff’s personal injury experience preferred
• Independent thinking and ambition
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Aggressive attitude to bring cases to a conclusion at top value

Compensation

• $125,000 - $300,000 per year
• Potential sign-on bonus

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• AD&D Insurance
• Health Insurance Available
• Vision Insurance Available
• Dental Insurance Available
• Paid time off

Responsibilities

• Manage your own sizable caseload from the start
• Maintain strong client relationships
• Learn and stay updated on developments in personal injury law
• Legal research
Draft pleadings and motions
• Ability to negotiate
• Prepare cases for Mediations/Arbitrations and Trials
• Conduct depositions, attend pretrial conferences and court hearings
• Contribute to a supportive, team-oriented culture