Senior Personal Injury Litigator – Onsite, Manhattan

Taylor Root; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root is seeking a Senior Litigation Associate for its Manhattan office to independently manage a NY personal injury caseload from start to trial.

The ideal candidate will handle motor vehicle, premises liability, and Labor Law matters, develop strategies, and supervise support staff, while negotiating favorable settlements and guiding cases toward trial readiness. This role is onsite in New York, NY.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active New York State Bar admission.
• 5–7 years of New York personal injury litigation experience.
• Experience independently managing a litigation caseload.
• Proven record of negotiating and closing bodily injury settlements.
• Extensive deposition and New York Supreme Court experience.
• Strong knowledge of CPLR, New York Labor Law, motor vehicle, and premises liability matters.
• Plaintiff-side experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supervising paralegals or case managers is a plus.
• Familiarity with Litify or Salesforce-based platforms is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a docket of motor vehicle, premises liability, and Labor Law matters
• Develop litigation strategy and move cases toward resolution
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
• Appear in New York State Supreme Court and argue motions
• Draft and oppose summary judgment motions involving Labor Law liability
• Evaluate case value, prepare settlement demands, and negotiate with carriers and defense counsel
• Represent clients at mediations and settlement conferences
• Supervise paralegals and review work product
• Maintain trial-ready files and supervise matters toward trial

Skills

5-7 years NYPI experience

Independent caseload management

Negotiation & settlements

Deposition & NY Supreme Court

CPLR & Labor Law knowledge

Plaintiff-side experience favored

Paralegal supervision

Litify / Salesforce familiarity

Education

J.D. & NY Bar admission

Tools

Litify

Salesforce

Job description

Taylor Root is seeking a Senior Litigation Associate for its Manhattan office to independently manage a NY personal injury caseload from start to trial.

The ideal candidate will handle motor vehicle, premises liability, and Labor Law matters, develop strategies, and supervise support staff, while negotiating favorable settlements and guiding cases toward trial readiness. This role is onsite in New York, NY.