Senior NY Personal Injury Litigator - Own Your Cases

Orion Placement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in New York, NY is seeking a skilled Personal Injury Attorney to independently manage a busy caseload of motor vehicle, premises liability, and construction-related injuries in a fast-paced Manhattan environment.

You will develop litigation strategies, handle depositions, motion practice, settlements, and trial preparation, and work closely with experienced attorneys to drive cases toward successful resolutions while maintaining client advocacy and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Active New York State Bar admission is required.
• 4+ years of New York personal injury litigation experience.
• Experience independently managing litigation matters, including depositions, court appearances, and settlement negotiations.
• Strong knowledge of New York civil litigation procedures and the CPLR.
• Excellent negotiation, legal writing, communication, and case management skills.
• Plaintiff-side experience and familiarity with New York Labor Law construction claims are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload of personal injury litigation matters, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and construction-related injuries.
• Develop litigation strategies and guide cases from pleadings and discovery through settlement or trial preparation.
• Take and defend depositions, attend court conferences, and advocate for clients in New York courts.
• Draft and argue motions, including summary judgment motions and other substantive litigation filings.
• Evaluate claims, negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and defense counsel, and pursue favorable outcomes.
• Collaborate with paralegals and support staff to keep cases organized, compliant, and moving forward.
• Work closely with firm leadership on case strategy, valuation, and resolution.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal writing

Communication

Case management

Deposition experience

Job description

Confidential Employer in New York, NY is seeking a skilled Personal Injury Attorney to independently manage a busy caseload of motor vehicle, premises liability, and construction-related injuries in a fast-paced Manhattan environment.

You will develop litigation strategies, handle depositions, motion practice, settlements, and trial preparation, and work closely with experienced attorneys to drive cases toward successful resolutions while maintaining client advocacy and professional growth.