Overview
Senior Attorney Jobs in New York, New York, USA at Bighornlaw
Location: New York
Senior Attorney
Bighornlaw
New York
USD 150,
Cohen & Cohen Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C.
• Queens, NY, US
Posted 5 days ago
Description
Do you have a successful track record representing clients and are interested in mentoring the next generation of legal professionals? Our firm is seeking an experienced senior attorney who is adept at handling a large caseload and familiar with all aspects of the trial process, particularly drafting pleadings, motions, notices, and working toward a resolution. Your years of experience will also help coach our newer associates toward a similar route for success.
If this sounds like a perfect position for you, please send us your resume today.
Responsibilities
Manage a pipeline of approximately 100-120 personal injury cases to ensure cases progress seamlessly from inception to settlement/trial
Litigate cases for maximum settlement amounts
Attend mediations, hearings, and trials as needed
Maintain heavy communication with clients, opposing counsel, and adjusters
Negotiate settlements as needed, outside of mediation and trial
Meet monthly established goals and metrics
Draft legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, notices, and discovery requests and responses
Perform research, draft briefs, pleadings, and motions
Strategize, prepare for, and attend trial proceedings, mediation, and arbitration
Maintain knowledge of local, state, and federal statutes and applicable laws
Represent clients in court to argue motions during legal proceedings
Qualifications
Must have an active NY bar license in good standing
At least 5+ years of experience working as an associate attorney
Track record of successful settlements via negotiation, offers of settlement, mediation, and jury trials
Applicants must have trial, mediation, and arbitration representation experience
5 years of required experience as a senior associate in the legal field
Admitted to local and state bar associations
Must be able to handle a heavy caseload with little supervision
Four-year bachelor’s degree and successful completion of law school from an accredited law school
Compensation
$200,000+ based on experience + bonus
About Cohen & Cohen Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C.
As part of a performance-based culture, you will work alongside a team of engaged, like-minded, compassionate professionals. Essentially, you would support a collegial team of legal experts, dedicated to fighting hard and winning big for clients. Join our aggressive and successful personal injury law firm in a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and shaping the firm’s growth. If you thrive in a challenging and fast-paced environment and possess the skills and experience outlined above, we look forward to receiving your application.
We take care of our team at Cohen & Cohen with a competitive benefits package that includes but is not limited to:
Medical Insurance, 401(k), Paid Vacation Time, etc.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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Title: Senior Attorney
Company: Bighornlaw
Location: New York, New York, USA
Category: Law/Legal, Management
