Experienced NY Personal Injury Litigator - 1+ Year

Orion Placement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement in New York is seeking a driven attorney to manage personal injury litigation arising from motor vehicle accidents and premises liability. You will handle discovery, draft pleadings, prep clients for testimony, and participate in court proceedings, with guidance from senior attorneys to develop effective litigation strategies.

The role requires NY Bar admission and 1+ years of NY PI litigation experience, with opportunities to grow in a collaborative, results-driven environment

Qualifications

• Active New York Bar admission in good standing.
• 1+ years of New York personal injury litigation experience.
• Experience with discovery, depositions, court appearances, or motion practice.
• Working knowledge of New York civil litigation procedures and the CPLR.
• Strong legal research, writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work independently while contributing to a team.
• Plaintiff-side personal injury experience and familiarity with Litify is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury litigation cases involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and other injury claims.
• Handle discovery, draft pleadings, prepare legal documents, and keep cases moving toward resolution.
• Take and defend depositions, prepare clients for testimony, and participate in court proceedings.
• Appear at conferences and hearings in New York courts.
• Research, draft, and argue motions, including discovery and summary judgment motions.
• Evaluate case value, prepare settlement demands, and negotiate with insurance carriers and defense counsel.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and paralegals to develop effective litigation strategies.
• Prepare cases for trial and help deliver excellent outcomes for injured clients.

Skills

NY Bar admission (Active)

1+ years NY PI litigation

Legal research & writing

Negotiation skills

Deadline-driven & independent worker

Team collaboration

Tools

Litify

Job description

Orion Placement in New York is seeking a driven attorney to manage personal injury litigation arising from motor vehicle accidents and premises liability. You will handle discovery, draft pleadings, prep clients for testimony, and participate in court proceedings, with guidance from senior attorneys to develop effective litigation strategies.

The role requires NY Bar admission and 1+ years of NY PI litigation experience, with opportunities to grow in a collaborative, results-driven environment