Senior Associate - Attorney - Personal Injury - $250k

Senior Personal Injury Trial Attorney - Port Washington, NY – Up to $250k Base + 50% Bonus

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Location/Schedule: Port Washington, Long Island – In office five days per weekBase Salary: $250,000, plus a discretionary annual performance bonusPractice: Plaintiff-Side Personal Injury Litigation and Trials
What stands out about this opportunity:Bonus Potential of 50% or More – The firm’s strongest-performing attorneys have earned annual bonuses worth 50% or more of their base salary during successful years. Bonuses are discretionary and based on both individual performance and the firm’s overall results.More Than $2 Billion Recovered – Join a nationally recognized plaintiff firm with a proven record of securing substantial settlements and verdicts for injury victims.Established Trial Platform – Lead serious personal injury cases through trial at a firm that prepares matters as though they will reach a jury, even when they ultimately settle beforehand.Dedicated Support for Every Attorney – Work with your own assigned paralegal alongside dedicated pre-litigation, medical-records, reception, file-room and floating-paralegal teams.Leadership and Mentoring Responsibility – Play an important role in developing junior and mid-level attorneys while working closely with the firm’s managing attorney and experienced trial partners.Rapidly Growing Firm – Join one of New York’s fastest-growing personal injury practices, offering long-term stability, progression and a genuine partnership track.
Duties and Responsibilities:First-chair plaintiff personal injury trials from jury selection through verdict.Manage complex personal injury matters through litigation and resolution.Develop trial strategy and prepare cases thoroughly for court.Conduct and defend depositions, including expert and fact-witness depositions.Draft and argue substantive motions and handle court appearances.Attend hearings, mediations, settlement conferences and case-valuation meetings.Negotiate high-value settlements with opposing counsel and insurance carriers.Work closely with clients, paralegals, experts and the firm’s support departments.Mentor junior and mid-level attorneys and provide guidance on litigation and trial strategy.Handle matters involving automobile accidents, premises liability, Labor Law, nursing-home negligence and occasional medical-malpractice claims.
Core Requirements:Active New York Bar admission in good standing.At least 10 years of plaintiff-side personal injury experience.Proven first-chair jury-trial experience.Strong courtroom advocacy, legal writing and negotiation skills.Ability to independently manage complex cases through verdict.Strong leadership skills and an interest in mentoring developing attorneys.Stable employment history and an interest in making a long-term move.Ability to work from the Port Washington office five days per week.
Compensation and Benefits:Base salary of $250,000, depending on experience.Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, with top performers earning 50% or more of base salary in successful years.Dedicated paralegal and comprehensive administrative support.Partnership-track opportunity.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. xzbcwsv
If you are an experienced New York plaintiff trial attorney looking for a strong base salary, significant bonus potential and the resources to take high-value cases through verdict, let’s have a confidential conversation.