Personal Injury Attorney

4-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Hauppauge, NY is seeking a Personal Injury Attorney with 5+ years of experience for handling cases in the NYC Metropolitan Area and occasionally in upstate counties. The candidate should be able to perform the following duties:

Job Overview:

• Handle cases from inception through trial
• Provide telephone advice to injured legal plan members
• Meet with clients for intakes
• Gather evidence and conduct investigations
• Maintain frequent client contact
• Prepare cases for pre-litigation settlement
• Conduct legal analysis and develop winning strategies
• Negotiate with adjusters and defense attorneys
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery documents
• Argue motions and appear for court conferences
• Take and defend depositions
• Handle mediations, arbitrations, jury selections, and trials
• Utilize the firm's case management system

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor Degree plus NYS Bar admission
• 5+ years of experience as a practicing personal injury attorney
• Federal Bar admission and experience is a plus
• Client-focused with strong customer service orientation
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Detail-oriented, energetic, motivated, and dependable
• Ability to build and foster client relationships
• Excellent telephone, oral, and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Computer literate

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Legal