Personal Injury Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a licensed New York attorney with at least 1 year of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience to manage cases from intake through trial preparation. This on-site position in Midtown Manhattan offers mentorship, robust growth opportunities, and performance-based bonuses.

The role emphasizes hands-on litigation, client communication, and collaboration with a team dedicated to achieving strong results for injured clients.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in New York.
• At least 1 year of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience.
• Ability to manage cases from intake through trial preparation.
• Spanish speaking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage plaintiff personal injury cases from intake through trial preparation.
• Conduct case investigations and develop litigation strategies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Review, organize, and analyze medical records and supporting documentation.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Maintain extensive communication with clients throughout the litigation process.
• Prepare cases for mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial.
• Work closely with attorneys and support staff to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.

Skills

Legal writing

Communication

Negotiation

Organization

Education

New York Bar admission

Job description

• Join a well-established and growing plaintiff-side personal injury practice with a strong reputation for achieving outstanding client results.
• Handle meaningful, high-impact cases from intake through trial preparation with significant responsibility and hands-on litigation experience.
• Receive hands-on mentorship and develop your litigation skills in an environment designed for attorneys who want to build a long-term plaintiff personal injury career.
• Build a long-term career with clear opportunities for growth, increased responsibility, and professional development.
• Earn generous performance-based bonuses for cases originated, settled, and tried, plus year-end bonuses.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) matching, profit sharing, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and transportation benefits.

Location: This is an on-site opportunity in Midtown Manhattan, New York. We believe in building strong collaboration through in-office mentorship and training, with hybrid or remote flexibility available after a successful onboarding period based on performance and business needs.

Note: Applicants must be licensed to practice law in New York and have at least 1 year of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience. Candidates should be eager to build a long-term career in plaintiff personal injury law and be comfortable independently managing cases from intake through trial preparation. Experience exclusively in-house or as a solo practitioner is not a fit for this position.

About Us

We are a growing plaintiff personal injury practice dedicated to helping injured individuals recover the compensation they deserve. Our team is collaborative, client-focused, and committed to developing talented attorneys who are passionate about litigation and building a long-term career. We provide mentorship, meaningful courtroom exposure, and the opportunity to grow within a successful and respected practice. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage plaintiff personal injury cases from intake through trial preparation.
• Conduct case investigations and develop litigation strategies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Review, organize, and analyze medical records and supporting documentation.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Maintain extensive communication with clients throughout the litigation process.
• Prepare cases for mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial.
• Work closely with attorneys and support staff to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience.
• Experience handling cases through discovery and trial preparation.
• Strong legal writing, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload.
• Spanish speaking is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We invest in attorneys who want to build lasting careers. You'll receive mentorship, meaningful litigation experience, performance-based bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to grow your skills while making a real impact on clients' lives. If you're motivated, eager to learn, and looking for a firm where you can build your future, we'd love to meet you.