Personal Injury Attorney Assistant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Our firm is growing, and we’re looking for an empathic, experienced personal injury attorney to help clients find justice and compensation for their injuries. You’ll handle the case file from start to finish with support from our team of highly skilled legal professionals. You should have excellent credentials, a minimum of 3 years of successful personal injury litigation along with trial case experience, and an authentic passion for helping people. If this sounds like you, apply today!

$175,000 - $225,000 yearly

• Document and update the status of all case files in the case management system
• Appear as legal counsel on the clients’ behalf at mediations, trials, hearings, depositions, and litigation
• Manage a team of personal injury paralegals, legal assistants, case managers, litigation paralegals, and legal secretary
• Draft, review, and modify claims, motions, discovery responses, demand letters, pleadings, subpoenas, memorandums, and other legal documents
• Gather insurance policies, medical expenses, medical records, and other evidence relevant to the case and conduct legal research on case law and premises liability

• Independently manage a full personal injury caseload from intake to resolution, including depositions, motions, trials, hearings, negotiations, and settlement closings.
• Apply the Keenan “Edge” system: submit cases for expert agility review, focus group testing, and strategic refinement.
• Collaborate with experts and support staff to build compelling, high-value arguments for injury, accident, labor law, premises liability, etc.
• Provide exceptional client care with clear, regular communication.
• Lead negotiations and leverage trial preparation to extract maximum value.

• Knowledge of personal injury law/ tort law, medical terminology, wrongful death, civil and family law, and medical malpractice is vital
• Proficiency in computers is vital
• Membership in the State Bar Association and a state license to practice law is mandatory
• Superior research, negotiation, drafting, and communication skills are highly valued
• Three years of personal injury litigation or trial experience in wrongful death, medical malpractice, personal injury, or civil litigation practice areas is a necessity

• Juris Doctor and active NY State Bar admission.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience representing plaintiffs in substantial personal injury litigation.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and tech-savvy; proficiency with case management systems and legal research tools.
• Exceptional communication—oral, written, and negotiation.
• High-initiative, success-driven mindset with a passion for applying expert-anchored strategies to increase damages.

At Cohen & Cohen Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C., an esteemed law firm, you will be part of a culture that is deeply committed to navigating the complex landscape of personal injury law to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients. We are excited to review your application.

Benefits at Cohen & Cohen Personal Injury Lawyers: Our firm recognizes the hard work and dedication of our team with a competitive compensation package specifically designed for immigration law professionals:

• Competitive salary.
• Profit-sharing on your caseload settlements. Health insurance.
• Free on-site parking in Forest Hills.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds