Attorney

Avalon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Avalon in New York City is hiring a Litigation Trial Attorney to oversee active PI cases from discovery through trial. The role emphasizes courtroom advocacy, strong writing, and managing a full docket in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation starts with a $100,000 base salary plus a first-year guaranteed draw, with 10% commissions up to a threshold and 15% thereafter. This firm promises no pay cut to move and a robust upside as you grow your book.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and NY bar license required or in good standing.
• Ideally 2+ years of plaintiff or defense PI litigation.
• Comfortable managing a full litigation docket from pleadings to verdict.
• Strong writing and advocacy skills with a courtroom mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead trial preparation and conduct trials for motor vehicle and trucking cases.
• Manage active litigation docket from filing to trial.
• Advise clients and collaborate with partners to optimize outcomes.

Skills

Strong writing

Litigation advocacy

Courtroom readiness

Education

J.D. degree

New York State Bar License

Job description

New York City PI litigators: what would it take to move? Probably less risk than you think.

I'm working with an established plaintiff's personal injury firm hiring a Litigation Trial Attorney in New York City. The client is confidential — I'll share the name on a call.

The biggest reason good lawyers stay put is the fear of a pay dip while they build a new book. This firm solves that:

No pay cut to make the move. $100,000 base salary plus a first-year guaranteed draw set to match what you're earning now.

Upside that grows with you. You earn 10% on the cases you handle up to a set threshold, then 15% on everything beyond it.

Trial work, not just file management. Mostly motor vehicle and trucking cases in active litigation, through trial prep and trial.

The profile:

• J.D. and an active New York law license in good standing
• Ideally 2+ years of plaintiff or defense PI litigation
• Comfortable running a full litigation docket
• Strong writer and advocate who wants to be in the courtroom