We are seeking an experiencedSenior Trial Attorneyto lead and oversee a high-volume personal injury practice based inUniondale, NY. This is a leadership role ideal for a seasoned attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys mentoring teams, and is comfortable owning both legal strategy and operational execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff within a personal injury practice
- Oversee case strategy from intake through resolution, ensuring high-quality legal work and client outcomes
- Handle a reduced caseload of complex or high-value matters
- Drive litigation strategy, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation
- Ensure compliance with New York legal standards, deadlines, and firm protocols
- Mentor and develop junior attorneys and legal staff
- Collaborate with leadership on process improvements, case management workflows, and performance metrics
- Maintain strong client relationships and ensure exceptional client service
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active New York Bar admission (required)
- 7+ years of personal injury litigation experience
- Priorteam leadership or management experience strongly preferred
- Proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining quality
- Strong courtroom presence and litigation skills
- Experience with case management systems and legal technology
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership abilities
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus structure
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision)
- Paid time off and holidays
- Growth opportunity into senior leadership
Why This Role
This is an opportunity to step into atrue leadership role, shape a growing legal team, and have a direct impact on case outcomes and firm operations.
Required Location:
- Uniondale, NY (or ability to work onsite as required)
- Must be licensed and actively practicing in New York
Required Industry/Domain:
- Personal Injury (Plaintiff-side litigation)
- New York civil litigation / trial law
- High-volume PI practice environment
Must-Have Experience:
- Active New York Bar admission (required)
- 7+ years personal injury litigation experience
- Hands-on experience handling litigation from intake through trial (pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, trial prep)
- Proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload
- Prior experience overseeing or leading legal staff (attorneys, paralegals, support teams)
Strong Preferences:
- Prior formal leadership or management experience in a law firm setting
- Strong courtroom/trial experience and presence
- Experience improving legal workflows, processes, or team performance metrics
- Experience with legal case management systems and legal tech tools
- Track record of mentoring junior attorneys or building legal teams
Deal Breakers:
- No New York Bar admission
- No personal injury litigation experience
- No experience handling litigation matters independently (from intake to resolution)
- No leadership or supervisory exposure in a legal environment
- Primarily transactional or non-litigation legal background
Score Cap Rules:
- Not admitted to New York Bar: Maximum score 60
- No personal injury litigation experience: Maximum score 70
- No trial experience or courtroom exposure: Maximum score 70
- No leadership/management experience: Maximum score 75
- No high-volume caseload management experience: Maximum score 75
- No experience mentoring attorneys or legal staff: Maximum score 80
- No end-to-end litigation ownership (intake trial/settlement): Maximum score 75
- Limited familiarity with legal tech/case management systems: Maximum score 85
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