Bodily Injury Lit Associate - Junior Attorney | Hybrid

Jobot; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, dental, disability

401k with match

Partner track

Job summary

Jobot in White Plains, NY is seeking a Junior Associate Attorney to join our civil and commercial litigation practice. This permanent, full-time role offers ownership of cases, courtroom exposure, and a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

With 1+ year of relevant experience, you will conduct research, draft pleadings, manage discovery, and support depositions and hearings while maintaining client-focused service. Hybrid work arrangement and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction and good standing with the relevant bar.
• At least 1 year of attorney experience involving bodily injury and civil litigation, or equivalent relevant litigation experience.
• Working knowledge of civil procedure, discovery practices, motion practice, and litigation case management.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and persuasive writing skills.
• Ability to analyze medical documentation, evaluate liability and damages, and organize complex case information.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Sound judgment, a collaborative mindset, and enthusiasm for developing as a litigator.
• Deposition, courtroom, mediation, or trial preparation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage bodily injury and civil litigation matters from initial evaluation through resolution, with appropriate supervision.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and other litigation documents.
• Review medical records, incident reports, insurance materials, and expert findings to evaluate liability and damages.
• Develop case strategies, assess legal risks, and prepare clear recommendations for clients and supervising attorneys.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and trials.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, witnesses, experts, insurers, and court personnel.
• Support settlement negotiations and prepare persuasive case summaries and supporting materials.
• Maintain accurate case files, track deadlines, and comply with court rules, procedural requirements, and ethical obligations.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to move cases forward efficiently and provide responsive client service.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Persuasive writing

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Jobot in White Plains, NY is seeking a Junior Associate Attorney to join our civil and commercial litigation practice. This permanent, full-time role offers ownership of cases, courtroom exposure, and a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

With 1+ year of relevant experience, you will conduct research, draft pleadings, manage discovery, and support depositions and hearings while maintaining client-focused service. Hybrid work arrangement and comprehensive benefits are included.