Personal Injury Attorney

Justia; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Referral program

Job summary

Harris Keenan & Goldfarb seeks an experienced Personal Injury Lawyer to lead litigation from intake to trial in New York. You will advocate zealously for clients, conduct investigations, gather evidence, interview key witnesses, and manage complex cases with attention to ethics and confidentiality.

You will handle depositions, negotiate settlements, and collaborate with paralegals and staff to ensure accurate case records and timely billing.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in New York State.
• 5+ years of personal injury experience on the plaintiff side.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on personal injury claims and investigations.
• Interview clients, witnesses, and experts to build the case.
• Develop litigation plans and prepare filings and discovery requests.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Take depositions and litigate in court, presenting arguments.

Skills

Client advocacy

Litigation

Legal research

Negotiation

Case management

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission in New York

Tools

Westlaw / legal research databases

Case management software

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, tenacious Personal Injury Lawyer to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent advocacy skills, a deep understanding of personal injury law, and a relentless determination to fight for the rights of their clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance to clients regarding personal injury claims, including: motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, workplace injuries, and more.
• Conduct thorough investigations, collect evidence, and assess the merits of potential cases.
• Interview clients, witnesses, and experts to gather information and build a strong case.
• Develop and execute effective legal strategies and formulate litigation plans, prepare legal documents, including complaints, motions, pleadings, and discovery requests.
• Represent clients in negotiations, settlement discussions, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Prepare and take depositions of parties and experts.
• Litigate cases in court, presenting arguments, examining witnesses, and cross-examining opposing parties, advocating for clients' best interests during trial proceedings.
• Collaborate with internal teams, such as paralegals and support staff, to ensure smooth case management.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, documentation, and billing information.
• Stay abreast of changes in personal injury laws and legal developments to enhance your legal expertise.
• Uphold high ethical standards and maintain client confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the state of New York.
• 5+ years of personal injury experience (Plaintiff-side experience required)
• Must be comfortable with running a case load from intake through trial.
• Tenacity, resilience, and a strong work ethic to handle complex and challenging cases.
• Familiarity and knowledge of the state court system is a plus.

Compensation

$100,000-175,000 per year plus bonus, commensurate with experience. Health insurance, 401(k), Health savings account, Paid time off, Referral program, Dental insurance, Vision insurance. Opportunities for commissions as you grow with us!

Harris Keenan & Goldfarb provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.