Associate - Personal Injury - Port Washington, NY - $155k

Junior Personal Injury Associate - Port Washington, NY – $155k Base + Bonus
Location/Schedule: Port Washington, Long Island – Remote
Base Salary: Approximately $155,000, plus a discretionary annual performance bonus
Practice: Plaintiff-Side Personal Injury Litigation
What stands out about this opportunity:
Reduced Initial Caseload – Begin with fewer than 50 cases, allowing you to learn the firm’s processes and develop your litigation skills before your caseload gradually increases.
Dedicated Paralegal Support – Every attorney works with an assigned paralegal, supported by dedicated pre-litigation, medical-records, reception, file-room and floating-paralegal teams.
Hands-On Trial Development – Prepare cases for trial, second-seat experienced trial attorneys and receive practical training designed to build your courtroom experience.
Early Case Ownership – Manage plaintiff personal injury matters through litigation while handling depositions, court appearances, negotiations and direct client communication.
Long-Term Career Progression – Join one of New York’s fastest-growing personal injury firms, offering structured development and a genuine partnership track.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage plaintiff personal injury cases through litigation and resolution.
Meet and communicate regularly with clients.
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery demands and responses.
Conduct and defend depositions.
Attend court appearances, hearings, mediations and settlement conferences.
Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel and insurance carriers.
Prepare cases for trial and second-seat experienced trial attorneys.
Attend regular file reviews and case-valuation meetings.
Work closely with an assigned paralegal and the firm’s support departments.
Handle automobile accident, trip-and-fall, premises-liability, Labor Law, nursing-home negligence and occasional medical-malpractice matters.
Appear primarily in Nassau County and the New York City boroughs, with occasional appearances in Suffolk and Westchester Counties.
Core Requirements:
Active New York Bar admission in good standing.
Approximately one to two years of legal or litigation experience.
Genuine interest in plaintiff-side personal injury litigation.
Strong legal research and drafting skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Strong organisation and case-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
Willingness to develop deposition, negotiation and trial skills.
Stable employment history and an interest in making a long-term move.
Ability to work from the Port Washington office five days per week.
Previous plaintiff personal injury experience is preferred but not essential.
Compensation and Benefits:
Expected base salary of approximately $155,000.
Discretionary annual performance bonus.
Dedicated paralegal and comprehensive administrative support.
Reduced initial caseload to support onboarding and development.
Trial training and second-seat opportunities.
Long-term career development and partnership-track potential.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Medical, dental and vision insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Group and optional life insurance.
401(k) with company matching.
Bereavement and hospital leave.
If you are a junior New York attorney looking to build a long-term career in plaintiff personal injury litigation, with genuine case ownership, trial training and extensive support, let’s have a confidential conversation.
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Skills
Negotiation, Onboarding, Legal Research

Experience
1-2 yrs

Work arrangement
Yes