Senior Trial Attorney

Recruits Lab; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Recruits Lab in Uniondale, NY is seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney to lead a high‑volume personal injury practice. You will mentor attorneys and paralegals, manage strategy from intake to resolution, and own both legal strategy and operational execution.

The role requires an active New York Bar admission, 7+ years in personal injury litigation, and a proven ability to handle large caseloads while preserving quality.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active New York Bar admission required.
• 7+ years of personal injury litigation experience.
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining quality.
• Hands-on experience handling litigation from intake through trial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff within a personal injury practice.
• Oversee case strategy from intake through resolution, ensuring high-quality legal work and client outcomes.
• Handle a reduced caseload of complex or high-value matters.
• Drive litigation strategy, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Ensure compliance with New York legal standards, deadlines, and firm protocols.
• Mentor and develop junior attorneys and legal staff.
• Collaborate with leadership on process improvements, case management workflows, and performance metrics.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure exceptional client service.

Skills

Leadership

Litigation

Team management

Legal tech proficiency

Excellent communication

Education

J.D.

Active New York Bar admission

Tools

Case management systems

Litigation software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney to lead and oversee a high-volume personal injury practice based in Uniondale, NY. This is a leadership role ideal for a seasoned attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys mentoring teams, and is comfortable owning both legal strategy and operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff within a personal injury practice
• Oversee case strategy from intake through resolution, ensuring high-quality legal work and client outcomes
• Handle a reduced caseload of complex or high-value matters
• Drive litigation strategy, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Ensure compliance with New York legal standards, deadlines, and firm protocols
• Mentor and develop junior attorneys and legal staff
• Collaborate with leadership on process improvements, case management workflows, and performance metrics
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure exceptional client service

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active New York Bar admission (required)
• 7+ years of personal injury litigation experience
• Prior team leadership or management experience strongly preferred
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining quality
• Strong courtroom presence and litigation skills
• Experience with case management systems and legal technology
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership abilities

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus structure
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Growth opportunity into senior leadership

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to step into a true leadership role, shape a growing legal team, and have a direct impact on case outcomes and firm operations.

Required Location

• Uniondale, NY (or ability to work onsite as required)
• Must be licensed and actively practicing in New York

Required Industry/Domain

• Personal Injury (Plaintiff-side litigation)
• New York civil litigation / trial law
• High-volume PI practice environment

Must-Have Experience

• Active New York Bar admission (required)
• 7+ years personal injury litigation experience
• Hands-on experience handling litigation from intake through trial (pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, trial prep)
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload
• Prior experience overseeing or leading legal staff (attorneys, paralegals, support teams)

Strong Preferences

• Prior formal leadership or management experience in a law firm setting
• Strong courtroom/trial experience and presence
• Experience improving legal workflows, processes, or team performance metrics
• Experience with legal case management systems and legal tech tools
• Track record of mentoring junior attorneys or building legal teams

Deal Breakers

• No New York Bar admission
• No personal injury litigation experience
• No experience handling litigation matters independently (from intake to resolution)
• No leadership or supervisory exposure in a legal environment
• Primarily transactional or non-litigation legal background

Score Cap Rules

• Not admitted to New York Bar: Maximum score 60
• No personal injury litigation experience: Maximum score 70
• No trial experience or courtroom exposure: Maximum score 70
• No leadership/management experience: Maximum score 75
• No high-volume caseload management experience: Maximum score 75
• No experience mentoring attorneys or legal staff: Maximum score 80
• No end-to-end litigation ownership (intake → trial/settlement): Maximum score 75
• Limited familiarity with legal tech/case management systems: Maximum score 85