Managing Partner, Plaintiff Personal Injury

Niagara Partners, Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 275,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Niagara Partners, Inc., a plaintiff law firm based in Midtown Manhattan, seeks a Partner to lead the Personal Injury division. The role is hybrid and oversees a small team including Associate Attorneys, a Medical Coordinator, and a Paralegal, focusing on settlement work rather than trials.

The successful candidate will maximize value, move cases efficiently, and drive growth while earning a base salary in the $275k–$300k range plus a percentage of net attorney fees.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in New York with substantial PI experience.
• Proven track record in maximizing settlements and fees.
• Experience leading a legal team including associates, paralegals and a medical coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Personal Injury practice and oversee the PI team.
• Drive settlement-focused strategy to maximize value and fees.
• Manage client relationships and growth initiatives for the firm.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Client development

Settlement negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Legal case management software

Job description

Our client is a 60 person plaintiff law firm that handles both personal injury and employment litigation. They have an exciting opportunity available.

It's a Partner role, hybrid, based in Midtown, leading a team. This role would lead the Personal Injury side of the business. Base of around 275k-300k, plus 5%-10% on net attorney fees of the cases you handle. This is not trial work, this is settlement work, moving cases.

They aren't looking for a slow methodical approach - they are looking for someone who understands cases, can maximize value and move cases. This role also oversees the work of a few Associate Attorneys, a Medical Coordinator & Paralegal and they are looking to expand the team.

If you would like to learn more before proceeding, I would be happy to share the name of the firm with you and you can do some of your own research.

If you have been a Team Lead at a NYC PI Firm looking for a stronger base & percentages, this Partner opportunity could be for you.