Personal Injury Attorney, New York

The Opportunity

As we continue to rapidly expand our New York practice, we are looking for an experienced Personal Injury Attorney to lead a high-performing pre-litigation team while driving exceptional client outcomes. This role is for a leader who thrives on building case value, developing people, improving systems, and taking complete ownership of both case performance and team success. You'll have the autonomy, resources, and support to maximize recoveries while helping shape the future of one of the fastest-growing personal injury firms in the country.

What You Will Own

• Own the full lifecycle of a pre-litigation personal injury caseload from intake through settlement, ensuring every case advances strategically, efficiently, and with urgency while preparing each matter as though it may ultimately proceed to litigation.
• Evaluate new claims by analyzing liability, insurance coverage, medical records, damages, and collectability to determine case viability and develop strategic plans designed to maximize client recovery.
• Build case value through thorough factual investigation, evidence preservation, witness development, strategic medical guidance, and early identification of liability and damages.
• Lead all aspects of pre-litigation advocacy, including insurance claims, examinations under oath, hearings, negotiations, and other advocacy necessary to achieve exceptional client outcomes.
• Negotiate aggressively with insurance carriers and opposing parties to maximize settlements while protecting the firm's reputation for trial-ready case preparation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of paralegals and case managers by conducting regular file strategy meetings, removing roadblocks, setting priorities, fostering accountability, and creating a culture of urgency, ownership, and excellence.
• Maintain complete ownership of your case inventory by proactively managing treatment progression, medical records collection, demands, negotiations, critical deadlines, and settlement opportunities to ensure no case stalls and every file reaches its maximum potential.
• Deliver an exceptional client experience through proactive communication, education, transparency, and guidance, building trust while effectively managing expectations throughout the life of every case.
• Analyze medical treatment, future care needs, lost earnings, vocational issues, and all categories of damages while collaborating with medical providers, experts, and vendors to maximize claim value.
• Partner with attorneys, litigation teams, medical providers, and firm leadership to improve workflows, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, increase operational efficiency, and continually elevate department performance.
• Drive process improvements by identifying inefficiencies, building scalable systems, and implementing solutions that improve case outcomes, team productivity, and operational excellence.
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, confidentiality, and compliance with all applicable laws, court rules, and professional responsibility requirements.
• Take full ownership of your practice by treating every case, every client, and every team member's success as your responsibility, consistently demonstrating leadership, accountability, and a commitment to building a high-performing pre-litigation department.

What You Bring

Required

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

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Active admission to one or more New York Federal Court districts
• Experience in a fast-growing or high-volume environment
• Comfort with ambiguity and evolving systems
• Background in legal, professional services, or client-centric organization

Who Thrives Here (Core Values)

We don't hire on resumes alone. We hire for competence, character, and mindset.

• Embrace Change: Open to feedback, embracing change, and always asking "what's next?"
• Committed: You care deeply, have your teammates' backs, and show up to build something lasting.
• No-Ego Energy: Positive, professional, and solutions-oriented. Drama stays at the door.
• Ownership: You do what you say, follow through, and treat the business like it's yours.
• Fast & Hungry: You move with urgency, thrive under high expectations, and are motivated by growth and impact.

What We Offer

• Base Salary: $125,000.00 and $175,000.00 per year, commensurate with experience (Remote, New York)
• Eligible for performance-based bonus
• Our job postings reflect the compensation range for the specific market and location of each role. Ranges vary by geography based on local market rates and cost of labor.
• Benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, HSA, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and parental leave.