Associate Litigation Attorney – Personal Injury

Fanizzi & Barr, P.C.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Benefits package

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Fanizzi & Barr, P.C. in New York is seeking an Associate Litigation Attorney to join our personal injury practice. You will manage cases from intake through trial, conduct depositions, draft motions, and appear in court.

We value collaboration, work-life balance, and professional growth, offering a supportive team environment, a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities to develop trial skills.

Qualifications

• New York bar admission required.
• 2+ years in personal injury or insurance defense.
• Strong deposition and motion practice experience.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury cases from intake through trial, if necessary
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Draft, argue, and respond to motions
• Appear in court for conferences and hearings
• Develop case strategy and work directly with clients
• Perform legal research and draft high-quality pleadings and memoranda

Skills

Deposition experience

Motion practice

Research and writing

Analytical skills

Independent contributor

Job description

Associate Litigation Attorney – Personal Injury

Fanizzi & Barr, P.C.

Are you a motivated New York–admitted attorney looking for real courtroom experience and hands-on case management? Join our growing personal injury practice at Fanizzi & Barr, P.C., where you’ll find meaningful responsibility, professional growth, and a genuinely supportive team environment.

We are a small, flexible firm that values collaboration, work-life balance, and excellence in advocacy.

What You’ll Do

• Manage personal injury cases from intake through trial, if necessary
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Draft, argue, and respond to motions
• Appear in court for conferences and hearings
• Develop case strategy and work directly with clients
• Perform legal research and draft high-quality pleadings and memoranda

What We’re Looking For

• Admitted to practice in New York
• 2+ years of experience in personal injury and/or insurance defense (preferred)
• Strong deposition and motion practice experience (preferred)
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented culture

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary: $75,000–$130,000 (full time), commensurate with experience
• Bonus opportunities
• Competitive benefits package
• Flexible, collegial, and supportive work environment

If you’re looking to grow your litigation skills in a firm where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.