Personal Injury Attorney

Job Title: Personal Injury Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Hauppauge, NY, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Personal Injury Attorney to join their team. The successful candidate will provide expert legal advice to injured, legal plan members, handle pre-litigation and litigation processes, and strive to maximize case value through strategic legal analysis and client-focused service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide telephone advice to injured legal plan members to protect their rights and qualify potential cases.
• Conduct client intakes both in and out of the office.
• Investigate accident scenes, obtain photographs, and interview witnesses to gather evidence for claims.
• Maintain frequent client contact to update them on case status and ensure complete and up-to-date client files.
• Prepare cases for pre-litigation settlement.
• Perform legal analysis of facts and law to develop winning strategies.
• Negotiate with adjusters and defense attorneys.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
• Argue motions and appear for court conferences.
• Take and defend depositions of parties and non-party witnesses.
• Handle mediations and arbitrations, including preparing ADR packages.
• Conduct jury selections and trials.
• Utilize the firm’s case management system to review files, enter file notes, and assign tasks to support staff.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a practicing personal injury attorney.
• Proven trial experience.
• Juris Doctor Degree with admission to the NYS Bar.
• Federal Bar admission and experience is a plus.
• Ability to travel within the New York Metropolitan Area and occasionally in upstate counties.

Education:

• Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• Federal Bar admission (preferred but not required).

Skills:

• Strong customer service and client-focused orientation.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Energetic, motivated, and dependable.
• Strong ability to build and foster client relationships.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent telephone skills.
• Computer literate and proficient in using case management systems.
• Commitment to client confidentiality.

Job Location:

• Hauppauge, NY

Benefits Offered:

• 401(k) plan
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off

For over three decades, this firm has been protecting and satisfying clients' needs in many areas of law. Attorneys combine a powerful mix of insight, legal skills, responsiveness, and sophisticated transactional and entrepreneurial expertise to guide clients through challenging periods. The firm has earned AV-rating for its professional excellence.