Associate Attorney - Personal Injury and Automobile Negligence Defense

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate attorney for its Garden City, New York office with over three years of experience in personal injury and automobile negligence defense litigation. The role demands motivation, flexibility, and initiative, with the ability to manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution. The candidate will work closely with colleagues across the firm's footprint, offering an excellent opportunity for career growth within a dynamic litigation practice.

Duties

• Independently and collaboratively handle a litigation caseload focused on personal injury and automobile negligence defense.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery demands, and other litigation documents.
• Take and defend depositions, appear in court, and handle motion practice.
• Perform extensive legal research on complex coverage and liability issues, including UM/UIM and PIP matters.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure compliance with client litigation guidelines.
• Meet all litigation deadlines and case management obligations.
• Accurately record and maintain billable hours.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice in the State of New York (NJ, CT, and/or PA admission is a plus).
• 3+ years of experience in personal injury and automobile negligence defense litigation.
• Experience handling UM/UIM, PIP, and related civil defense matters.
• Exceptional legal writing, research, and analytical skills, with a commitment to producing high-quality, detail-oriented work.
• Federal Court experience is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in New York.

Skills

• Strong judgment and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a professional and collegial environment.

Benefits

• Dynamic and supportive litigation practice environment.

Fostering a creative environment where everybody is dedicated to unparalleled value, efficiency, and client service enables this full-service firm to deliver outstanding results. The firm believes in diversity that helps bring various perspectives and approaches to clients' needs. The firm consists of a highly experienced and skilled team who has collectively tried hundreds of cases to verdict.