What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Injury Litigation Attorney with Trial Exp – Hybrid / Mostly Remote position at Confidential?
Job Overview
A modern New York personal injury law firm seeks an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to manage a robust caseload from inception to resolution. This position is 100% remote for day-to-day operations, with travel required for mandatory court appearances and trials in NYC. You will work closely in a dedicated team structure with an assigned paralegal to advance cases efficiently, maximize recovery, and deliver excellent client service. In addition to a strong base salary, this position features lucrative financial incentives, including a direct percentage of attorney fees on resolved cases and compelling fee-sharing splits on all originated client referrals.
Duties
- Full Case Management: Lead and manage personal injury litigation files from initial intake/inception through final settlement, arbitration, or resolution.
- Team Collaboration: Work in tandem with an experienced paralegal to manage file progression, delegate administrative tasks, handle critical calendaring, and track case statuses via NYSCEF to hit all legal milestones. Strategically manage files to resolve issues early and avoid unnecessary in-person court appearances.
- Discovery & Pleadings: Conduct thorough reviews of summons and complaints, discovery demands, responses, and medical records; draft and finalize critical motions, pleadings, and CC orders.
- Virtual Appearances: Conduct all virtual court appearances and depositions.
- Depositions & Alternative Dispute Resolution: Independently conduct and defend virtual depositions, represent clients in virtual arbitrations and mediations, and aggressively negotiate settlements.
- In-person Appearances: Personally representing clients in the courtroom for oral arguments, scheduled hearings, mandatory appearances, and trial proceedings across all New York City courts.
Experience
- Juris Doctor (J.D.): Degree from an accredited law school.
- Bar Admission: Active, good-standing admission to the New York State Bar is strictly required.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of dedicated NYS personal injury litigation experience, including direct experience with New York State trials, arbitrations, and mediations.
- Tech Savviness: Strong proficiency with secure video conferencing tools (Zoom/Teams) and cloud-based case management software (e.g., Litify, SmartAdvocate).
- Nice-to-Have: Active admission to New York Federal Courts, a proven track record in the NYS Court of Appeals, and/or bar admissions in other jurisdictions are highly advantageous.
Please submit your resume, a recent legal writing sample (such as a drafted motion), and a cover letter detailing your New York personal injury experience along with your target salary requirements.
Pay: $175,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brooklyn, NY 11235
Salary : $175,000 - $200,000