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How much do entrylevel personal injury attorney jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for entrylevel personal injury attorney in Rochester, NY is $117,301.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,300.00 and $137,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entrylevel Personal Injury Attorney vs Paralegal in Personal Injury Law?

AspectEntrylevel Personal Injury AttorneyParalegal in Personal Injury Law
CredentialsJuris Doctor (JD), State Bar AdmissionAssociate's or Bachelor's degree, Paralegal certification (optional)
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, legal offices, courtroomsLaw firms, legal support departments
ResponsibilitiesLegal research, client consultations, drafting legal documents, representing clients in courtLegal research, document preparation, case organization, client communication support

While both roles support personal injury cases, an entry-level personal injury attorney is a licensed legal professional authorized to represent clients and handle legal proceedings. A paralegal assists attorneys with case preparation and administrative tasks but cannot provide legal advice or represent clients in court. The attorney role requires a JD and bar admission, whereas a paralegal typically has a paralegal certification or relevant degree. Both work in similar environments but have different responsibilities and legal authority.

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Infographic showing various Entrylevel Personal Injury Attorney job openings in Rochester, NY as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 3% As Needed, 5% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 87% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 8% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $117,301 per year, or $56.4 per hour.

Personal Injury Legal Assistant

Brandon J. Broderick

Rochester, NY • On-site

$40K - $54K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Overview:

We are actively searching for a Personal Injury Legal Assistant that has a wealth of experience in both pre-litigation and litigation phases.  We value the expertise that comes with the many years that a seasoned Legal Assistant can bring. Your role will be pivotal, requiring proficiency in legal software, excellent communication skills, and a knack for time management. This full-time, onsite position is designed for a dedicated professional who is eager to be a dependable team member for our attorneys, contributing significantly to our collaborative efforts. If you have a passion for legal support and a desire to be part of a team that values your experience and work/life balance, we invite you to join us.

Responsibilities

  • Scan/saved all incoming mail, emails and faxes.
  • Calendar all notices with respect to defense examination, depositions, arbitration, mediation dates and court notices
  • Send all notice letters to clients involving DME, depositions, arbitrations (when applicable), mediation and court appearances.
  • For depositions, arrange for court reporter and translator and/or videographer, if needed, when noticed by our office.
  • Confirm all attorney appearances the day before the event.
  • Obtain all medical Request narrative reports under the direction of the paralegal or attorney.
  • Compile and arrange all medical records in electronic file so they can be attached to Form A responses.
  • Draft cover letter for amendments and serve with attachments on defense.
  • Schedule Plaintiff Medical Exam (PME) and compile and send all relevant medical records and MRI films to PME doctor after attorney reviews.
  • Handle incoming calls along with Paralegal.
  • Handle funding requests.

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience as a Legal Assistant working on NY Personal Injury cases is required.
  • Can take direction via email and/or verbally
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient with Windows/MS Office Applications including Outlook Calendar, Word, Excel.
  • Knowledge of Adobe PDF a plus
  • Past experience working on NY Personal Injury cases as an Administrative Assistant a plus

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