Litigation Attorney, New York

TopDog Law•New York, NY

10h

About The Position

In this role, you will be responsible for: Case Evaluation: Review and assess the merits of clients’ Personal Injury claims by analyzing records, documents, and evidence to determine validity and potential value. Legal Representation: Represent clients in Personal Injury matters, including depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials. Prepare and file claims, petitions, and other legal documents, and advocate for clients before courts and agencies. Legal Strategy: Develop and implement effective strategies to protect clients’ rights and interests. Conduct legal research, analyze medical records, gather evidence, and negotiate with insurance companies to achieve favorable settlements. Client Communication: Maintain consistent communication with clients, providing updates, explaining legal processes, and advising them on their rights and options. Medical and Vocational Assessment: Collaborate with medical and vocational experts to evaluate the extent of injuries, their impact on clients’ ability to work, and appropriate compensation levels. Litigation: Handle disputed or denied claims through litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, and courtroom advocacy. Case Management: Organize and maintain case files, track deadlines, coordinate with medical providers and experts, and oversee related legal and administrative tasks. Ethical Standards: Uphold professional ethics, confidentiality, and compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, or outcomes—not just following existing playbooks. At TopDog Law, everyone is expected to think critically, communicate clearly, and take ownership of their work. This role drives the business by providing positive experience and sound legal counsel to clients during their time of need; maximizing case value through strong advocacy, sound judgment, and strategic litigation execution; moving cases efficiently through the litigation lifecycle to support faster resolutions and healthier cash flow; protecting and elevating the TopDog Law brand through professionalism, preparation, and credibility with judges, opposing counsel, and clients; reducing risk and rework by spotting issues early, making decisive recommendations, and communicating clearly across teams; and supporting scale by following and improving litigation processes that allow the firm to grow without sacrificing quality. Your ability to balance speed, strategy, and quality ensures clients are well-served, teams stay aligned, and the firm continues its rapid, disciplined growth. Within your first 6-12 months, success in this role looks like: providing clients with positive experiences and trusted legal counsel; working with your litigation team to move cases efficiently and consistently, maximizing case value and positive client outcomes; working with trusted mentors and coaches as you learn through TopDog Law training, gaining insight through real-time feedback, case strategy guidance, and elevated standards; working with clear expectations and accountability to eliminate surprises and bottlenecks; partnering effectively with leadership and operations to learn and implement litigation processes without sacrificing autonomy or judgment; and earning recognition internally and externally as a credible, prepared, and decisive advocate for your clients who elevates both people and performance. TopDog Law is a nationally scaling, fully integrated, personal injury law firm with strong partner relationships across the country. We are building for impact, excellence, and growth. We are building a high-performance, high-trust, no-ego culture where talented people do meaningful work, grow quickly, and take pride in what they build together. This is not a legacy law firm. This is a rocket ship, and we’re assembling the team that will take it to the next level. If you thrive in fast-moving environments, love taking ownership and being held accountable, and want to be part of something you can help shape, not just maintain, you’ll feel right at home here.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Active admission to the New York Bar
5 - 10 years of experience in Personal Injury law
Strong communication, negotiation, research, and writing skills
Ability to manage a robust case load independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of New York laws, regulations, and procedures required
Must be located in or near the State of New York
Strong communication skills—written and verbal
Ability to think critically, prioritize effectively, and execute with speed

Nice To Haves

Active Admission to one or more districts of the New York Federal Court
Experience in a fast-growing or high-volume environment
Comfort with ambiguity and evolving systems
Experience in legal, professional services, or client-centric organizations

Responsibilities

Case Evaluation: Review and assess the merits of clients’ Personal Injury claims by analyzing records, documents, and evidence to determine validity and potential value
Legal Representation: Represent clients in Personal Injury matters, including depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials. Prepare and file claims, petitions, and other legal documents, and advocate for clients before courts and agencies
Legal Strategy: Develop and implement effective strategies to protect clients’ rights and interests. Conduct legal research, analyze medical records, gather evidence, and negotiate with insurance companies to achieve favorable settlements
Client Communication: Maintain consistent communication with clients, providing updates, explaining legal processes, and advising them on their rights and options
Medical and Vocational Assessment: Collaborate with medical and vocational experts to evaluate the extent of injuries, their impact on clients’ ability to work, and appropriate compensation levels
Litigation: Handle disputed or denied claims through litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, and courtroom advocacy
Case Management: Organize and maintain case files, track deadlines, coordinate with medical providers and experts, and oversee related legal and administrative tasks
Ethical Standards: Uphold professional ethics, confidentiality, and compliance with all applicable rules and regulations
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, or outcomes—not just following existing playbooks

Benefits

Real growth: As the firm grows, so do opportunities for advancement and leadership
High standards, real support: Clear expectations, coaching, and accountability
Culture that matters: Trust, respect, speed, and integrity, without sacrificing humanity
Meaningful work: Helping people through some of the hardest moments of their lives

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