Premises Liability Settlement Attorney

Hire Counsel; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Counsel seeks a New York licensed attorney experienced in negotiating and settling personal injury claims, including premises liability. The role emphasizes settlements only and ADR, with no hands-on litigation. Mediation training is a plus and strong writing is essential.

The position runs up to 12 months, onsite during the first week and hybrid thereafter (three in-office days and two remote). Compensation is $100/hr with a 40 hr/week schedule; applicants must submit 2–3 writing samples.

Qualifications

• Licensed New York attorney with experience negotiating personal injury claims.
• Skilled writer with mediation experience in private and court settings.
• Experience in settlements and alternative dispute resolution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and settle personal injury claims, focusing on settlements only.
• Assess case value and support ADR processes; no hands-on litigation.
• Prepare and document settlements; leverage mediation when needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Mediation

Legal writing

Premises liability

Job description

We are working with a major, New York based utility company seeking a New York licensed attorney experienced in negotiating and settling personal injury claims, including, especially, those involving premises liability. The hired attorney will be able quickly to grasp the facts of a case and assess case value for resolution purposes. The successful candidate will be a strong writer with experience mediating cases both privately and in court. The role encompasses no hands-on litigation, but settlements only, making it ideal for an alternative dispute resolution professional or an experienced litigator. Mediation training is a definite plus.

The company desires to fill the position as soon as possible. The work is expected to endure for up to twelve (12) months. The position is onsite during the first week and hybrid, thereafter (three days in-office [Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday] and two days remote), for an expected 40 hr./wk. Compensation is $100/hr. Applicants must submit two to three (2-3) writing samples (redacted documents are fine).

Other Details

• Expected Duration: Up to twelve (12) mos.
• Location: Onsite in New York during the first week; hybrid thereafter (three days in-office [Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday] and two days remote)
• Compensation: $100/hr.
• License: New York licensed attorney in good standing

The company is proud of its stability and its appreciation of its employees.