Partner/Senior Associate Attorney needed for New York City office

Job Overview: A law firm in New York City, NY, is seeking a highly experienced Partner/Senior Associate Attorney with a strong background in trial litigation, particularly in personal injury and automobile negligence actions. The ideal candidate will possess extensive trial experience, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload from inception through trial and appeals.

Job Duties:

• Handle assigned high-volume caseload independently and with supervision from inception to trial and appeals.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery demands, etc.
• Take depositions, make court appearances, engage in necessary motion practice, and expert retention.
• Develop internal and client strategies and execute agreed-upon strategy promptly.
• Comply and follow workflow specific to individual client needs.
• Analyze extensive medical records and other relevant documents for each action.
• Analyze insurance policies and draft insurance coverage opinions.
• Perform extensive legal research and jury verdict searches.
• Maintain excellent relationships with clients, including compliance with all client guidelines.
• Ensure all deadlines are met.
• Accurately record and maintain billable hours.
• Mentor junior associates and delegate work as necessary.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience as a trial lawyer with more than ten (10) verdicts in personal injury and automobile negligence actions.
• Experience with UM/UIM, PIP, and defending other civil actions.
• High motivation, flexibility, initiative, and ability to manage a litigation caseload.
• Significant trial experience and ability to manage all discovery and motion practice aspects.
• Exercise good judgment in a variety of situations.
• Strong and professional communication skills.
• Friendly and outgoing demeanor.
• Experience in defense litigation.
• Settlement experience through negotiations, arbitrations, and mediation.
• Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Admitted to practice in the State of New York and United States District Court for the District of New York (NY, PA, and/or CT admission is a plus).
• Additional Federal Court experience is a plus.