What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plaintiff's Personal Injury Attorney position at SmartHire Inc?
Plaintiff's Personal Injury Attorney
Location: Must live on Long Island, NY Area
New York Law Firm with decades of experience representing injured clients and their families in Personal Injury, Catastrophic injury, Medical Malpractice, Workers' Compensation, Mass Tort, and more is searching for a talented Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Attorney to join their Long Island Office.
About the Client:
The firm has an exceptional record of success, securing over $500 million in verdicts and settlements for clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Case Evaluation & Client Consultation:
- Conduct client meetings to assess potential cases.
- Provide expert legal advice and outline strategic actions.
- Legal Research & Case Preparation:
- Investigate accident reports, medical records, and witness statements.
- Collaborate with medical experts, accident reconstruction specialists, and other relevant professionals.
- Build compelling, evidence-based cases.
- Negotiation & Settlement:
- Engage in negotiations with insurance companies and opposing counsel.
- Strive for optimal settlements prior to trial.
- Litigation & Court Representation:
- Draft critical legal documents, including complaints, motions, and discovery requests.
- Advocate effectively for clients during hearings, depositions, and trials.
- Present compelling arguments and skillfully examine witnesses.
- Client Communication & Case Management:
- Maintain consistent and clear communication with clients regarding case updates and strategy.
- Efficiently manage multiple active cases to ensure all deadlines and objectives are met.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in New York.
- Previous experience in plaintiff-side personal injury law
Disclaimer:
This job description provides only a summary of the typical functions associated with this role and is not intended to represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all responsibilities, tasks, or duties. The actual responsibilities, tasks, and duties assigned may differ from those outlined, and additional duties may be assigned. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. SmartHire is not legally responsible for any changes to the jobholder’s responsibilities or activities implemented by our clients that differ from those described herein.
SmartHire is posting this position on behalf of our client, and the salary range provided is determined by the client. Actual compensation offered will depend on various factors determined by the hiring company, including candidate qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and internal equity considerations. SmartHire is not legally responsible for any changes in salary, benefits, or bonuses made by our clients.
Salary : $110,000 - $150,000
