About this role
Job Title: Associate Attorney – Plaintiff Personal Injury (Hybrid)
Location: Western Long Island, NY
Work Setup: Hybrid (3 days on-site / 2 days remote flexibility)
Position Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Base Salary: $125,000 – $165,000 / year + Lucrative Performance/Incentive Bonuses
About the Firm
Our client is an established, highly respected personal injury law firm located on the border of Queens and Nassau County. With over 30 years of success across Long Island and New York City, the firm is known for aggressive, client-centric advocacy in motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, construction accidents, and wrongful death cases.
Offering a collaborative, team-oriented culture, attorneys are backed by robust operational support—including dedicated paralegals, legal assistants, calendar clerks, and senior partners.
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated Plaintiff Personal Injury Associate Attorney with at least 3 years of hands-on New York personal injury litigation experience. In this role, you will manage a dedicated caseload from intake through resolution, conducting depositions, handling court appearances, drafting motions, and negotiating high-value settlements.
Key Responsibilities
Case Management: Lead plaintiff-side personal injury litigation across all phases, ensuring proactive, strategy-driven progress on every file.
Court & Proceedings: Attend court conferences, conduct and defend depositions, argue motions, and handle hearings across local New York courts.
Pleadings & Discovery: Draft comprehensive legal documents, including complaints, bills of particulars, discovery responses, opposition motions, and mediation submissions.
Negotiation & Client Advocacy: Interface directly with insurance adjusters and defense counsel to negotiate optimal settlement terms; maintain clear, compassionate communication with clients.
Team Collaboration: Work alongside paralegals, legal assistants, and senior partners to ensure high-efficiency case throughput.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bar Admission: Admitted to practice law in the State of New York (in good standing).
Experience: 3+ years of dedicated New York Plaintiff Personal Injury litigation experience.
Legal Skills: Strong legal writing, research, deposition, and oral advocacy abilities.
Organization: Demonstrated ability to manage an independent caseload, meet strict deadlines, and prioritize tasks effectively.
Commute & Travel: Reliable transportation for court appearances, depositions, and 3 on-site office days per week in New Hyde Park, NY.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $125,000 – $165,000 per year (commensurate with experience)
Bonus Potential: Lucrative incentive bonus structure and referral bonuses
Time Off: Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
Health & Wellness: Subsidized Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, FSA, and HSA options
Retirement: 401(k) retirement plan
Schedule Flexibility: Hybrid work model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $125,000.00 - $165,000.00