Attorney (Trial Counsel & Associate needed)

DAVIDOFF LAW, P.C. is a well-respected and rapidly expanding Plaintiff’s personal injury firm with offices in both Queens and Manhattan. We are looking for a highly organized, motivated, and ambitious attorney to lead or potentially lead a team. ADMISSION TO THE NYS BAR AND AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF LEGAL EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

The ideal candidate will have a New York & Federal Plaintiff's P.I. Trial Experience, excellent legal writing and research skills, quickly learn our firm’s practice areas and confidently handle the following responsibilities:

• Efficiently manage your team’s caseload, including delegation and oversight of tasks for support staff assigned to your team;
• Oversee assigned caseload from inception through trial, including discovery, depositions, 50H Hearings and/or EUOs, arbitrations, mediations and trial;
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery demands, and responses;
• Prepare for and attend virtual and in-person court appearances;
• Enter into settlement negotiations with opposing counsel;
• Interact with clients and medical professionals;
• Review and evaluate medical records and causation;

This role presents an excellent opportunity to gain litigation experience both in and out of the courtroom. We look forward to expanding our team.

Requirements include:

• Admission to the state bar association.
• Leadership, organization and communication skills to manage the caseload and team assigned to you;
• Ability to manage caseload and team tasks via the firm’s cloud-based legal case management system;
• Strong writing skills with the ability to draft clear and concise legal documents.
• Proficiency in conducting legal research using resources such as Lexis-Nexis;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to clients and other parties.
• Experience with legal drafting and litigation procedures.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in all work performed.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

This firm offers commissions with a base salary included.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements, or qualifications associated with the job.

Job Type: Full-time

Projected Total Compensation: $125,000.00 - $500,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• New York, NY 10165 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY 10165: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person