Personal Injury Associate Attorney

A law firm in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking a Personal Injury Associate Attorney with 2+ years of actual experience, excluding furlough time during the pandemic. This position offers an excellent opportunity for both young attorneys and those returning to law with a focus on personal injury cases.

Duties:

• Manage a caseload of personal injury matters from inception to resolution.
• Conduct client interviews, gather evidence, and assess case viability.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediation, and court proceedings.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and legal teams on case strategies.
• Stay informed about developments in personal injury law.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to clients throughout the legal process.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of actual experience in personal injury law (excluding pandemic-related furlough time).
• Ideal for young attorneys or those returning to the law.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar membership in New York.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active Bar membership in New York.

Skills:

• Experience managing personal injury cases.
• Strong client communication and interpersonal skills.
• Legal research and analytical abilities.
• Drafting legal documents, including pleadings and motions.
• Negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
• Collaboration with legal teams and strategic thinking.

Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Contributions to health and dental plans.
• Subsidized gym membership.
• Disability coverage.

This New York based law firm provides a wide range of legal services to its clients. Its key practice areas include criminal defense, civil litigation, medical malpractice, commercial litigation, and personal injury. This firm was established in 1955. The firm's office is located in Brooklyn, New York.