What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Injury Attorney position at Cellino Law?
Company Description
Cellino Law is a premier personal injury law firm serving New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Connecticut, with a legacy that spans over 65 years. Founded by Ross Cellino, the firm takes a trial-focused approach to advocate for maximum compensation for its clients. With a team of approximately 31 dedicated attorneys, Cellino Law is committed to providing personalized, client-first legal services. Known for its deep-rooted history and commitment to trust and loyalty, the firm takes pride in treating every client like family and fostering a culture of justice and integrity.
Job Description
Cellino Law LLP is seeking a skilled and motivated Personal Injury Attorney to join our growing team. Although this is a position out of our Buffalo Office, the candidate will be a part of our New York City team of attorneys. We are looking for a highly motivated attorney to expand their legal knowledge and practice from Erie County to the five boroughs.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of personal injury matters independently, from initial client intake through trial or settlement
- Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
- Attend court appearances, depositions, mediations, and trials
- Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and team members
- Provide top-tier legal representation in maximizing results for clients
- You will be required to travel to New York City once per month (ranging from 1-3 work days per month) to meet with clients, attend court appearances, etc. The firm will cover travel costs.
Qualifications:
- 2 to 10 years of experience handling personal injury cases
- Licensed and in good standing to practice law in New York.
- Strong litigation and courtroom skills
- Excellent communication, organizational, and negotiation abilities
- Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment
Salary / Bonus Package:
- Base Salary for this position ranges from $100,000 to $150,000 depending on experience and qualifications (minimum 2 years). in addition to base salary, attorneys receive a performance-based bonus compensation for each resolved case. Bonuses are paid to attorneys on a monthly basis.
- For a realistic view of total compensation potential, in 2025, among our attorneys who have been with the firm for at least one full year and were on the same performance based compensation structure as offered in this position, annual bonuses ranged from $45,000 to $389,000 per year with an average of $185,000.
Salary : $45,000 - $389,000