Pre-Litigation Attorney (Personal Injury)

Location: Full-time onsite at 535 5th Avenue, Suite 2600, New York, NY 10017, United States. Attorneys are expected to work from the office and comply with firm attendance requirements. Employment requires verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States.

Salary: USD 100,000–270,000 yearly, plus a non-recoverable draw and standard commission/bonus structure.

Company

Personal injury law firm providing legal representation and client support for injured individuals.

What you will do

• Manage plaintiff personal injury cases through pre-litigation.
• Evaluate liability, insurance coverage, damages, and case value to develop case strategies.
• Review demands and negotiate settlements with insurance carriers.
• Identify cases requiring litigation and prepare pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Conduct depositions and represent clients at hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Prepare cases for trial, keep clients informed, and coordinate with support staff.

Requirements

• Active New York attorney license and membership in good standing with the New York State Bar.
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Experience managing plaintiff personal injury cases in pre-litigation.
• Experience evaluating claims, preparing demands, negotiating settlements, and handling New York discovery, depositions, and motion practice.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload.
• Strong legal writing, advocacy, client communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Nice to have

• 2+ years of personal injury or motor vehicle accident experience.
• Self-starter mindset and demonstrated ability to support a growth-oriented legal practice.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, high-accountability, growth-oriented work environment.
• Professional development, continuing education, and tuition assistance.
• Medical, dental, vision, and hospital plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions.
• Company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance program.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.