Personal Injury Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Health savings account

Paid time off

Referral program

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Commission opportunities

Job summary

Harris Keenan & Goldfarb seeks an experienced Personal Injury Lawyer to join our New York team. The ideal candidate will bring strong advocacy, deep PI knowledge, and a relentless drive to secure justice for clients.

You will manage cases from intake through trial, conduct investigations, interview clients and experts, draft pleadings, negotiate settlements, and oversee discovery while maintaining the highest ethical standards.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in New York.
• 5+ years of personal injury experience (plaintiff-side).
• Comfortable handling cases from intake through trial.
• Familiarity with the New York state court system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on personal injury claims including auto, slips, malpractice, and workplace injuries.
• Investigate cases, collect evidence, and assess merits.
• Interview clients, witnesses, and experts.
• Develop litigation plans and draft complaints, motions, pleadings, and discovery.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Take depositions and litigate in court, examining witnesses and cross-examining.
• Collaborate with paralegals and staff for case management.
• Maintain accurate case records and billing information.

Skills

Litigation

Negotiation

Case management

Client interviewing

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

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.