Job Description

A busy plaintiff’s personal injury firm, is seeking a motivated and experienced Attorney to join our team as a Team Leader. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in personal injury law to manage all phases of personal injury cases from inception through trial or settlement.

• The position requires a high-performing trial attorney with extensive experience in personal injury litigation and strong leadership skills
• Proven experience with New York personal injury law, including pre-litigation, litigation, and trial
• Active New York Bar license
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree
• Licensed to practice law in New York
• Exceptional leadership and management abilities
• Strong negotiation and litigation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• This role involves overseeing a team of trial attorneys and legal staff, ensuring effective case development and client-centered results
• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of 4-6 attorneys and their support staff
• Ensure thorough case development from intake through trial or resolution
• Oversee client meetings, strategy discussions, and case evaluations
• Draft and send demand letters; negotiate settlements
• File lawsuits and manage litigation processes
• Issue and respond to written discovery; review medical records
• Conduct motion practice and court hearings
• Prepare for and conduct depositions; prepare for trial or settlement
• Supervise all assigned cases, ensuring timely and high-quality legal work

Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: NYC Office, In person

If you are a dedicated and motivated attorney looking to join a reputable law firm, we invite you to submit your resume to mikki.hussain@gogpac.com or contact me directly at (281)769-8721.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.