Personal Injury Attorney
About The Position
A Long Island, New York law firm in the East Rockaway area is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Attorney. The attorney will handle personal injury litigation, including slip-and-fall and motor vehicle accident cases, and guide clients through their cases. The role includes evaluating case merits and value, monitoring insurance coverage and medical care, preparing legal documents, negotiating settlements, conducting legal research and analysis, and appearing in court and other proceedings across all counties. The attorney must be able to take cases to verdict, comply with legal standards and regulations, and manage multiple tasks and deadlines professionally.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice law in New York and in good standing.
- At least three years of experience as a plaintiff personal injury attorney.
- Familiarity with various legal documents.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to build rapport with clients.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Handle all aspects of personal injury litigation, including slip-and-fall and motor vehicle accident cases.
- Evaluate the merits of personal injury cases.
- Provide guidance and counsel to clients.
- Review and monitor case facts to determine insurance coverage, case value, and medical care.
- Prepare and draft legal documents on behalf of clients.
- Negotiate settlements throughout all stages of a case.
- Comply with legal standards and regulations.
- Conduct legal research and analysis.
- Professionally manage multiple tasks and meet multiple deadlines simultaneously.
- Appear for court dates, motions, trials, depositions, arbitration, and mediation in all counties.
- Take cases to verdict.
Benefits
- Health care plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement plan, including 401(k) and IRA.
- Life insurance, including basic, voluntary, and AD&D coverage.
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and public holidays.
- Family leave, including maternity and paternity leave.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Training and development.
- Work from home.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
